Riluzole (Systemic)
Brand Names : Rilutek
Category- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) therapy agent
DescriptionRiluzole (RIL-yoo-zole)
is used to treat patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known
as Lou Gehrig's disease. Riluzole is not a cure for ALS, but it may extend
survival in the early stages of the disease, and/or may extend the time until
a tracheostomy may be needed.
Riluzole is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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