Rilutek
Active Ingredient(s): RiluzoleFDA Approved: * December 12, 1995
Pharm Company: * SANOFI AVENTIS US
Category: Neurological Disorders
Riluzole is a medication used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other motor neurone diseases. Riluzole delays the onset of ventilator-dependence or tracheostomy in some people and may increase survival by two to three months.[2] Riluzole is available in tablet and liquid form. Contents 1 Medical use 1.1 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2 Adverse effects 2.1 Overdose 3 Contraindications 3.1 Interactions 4 Mechanism of action 5 Synthesis 6 Society and culture 6... [wikipedia]
* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.1 Discussion