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How to Take Edaravone and it's Dose


Edaravone comes as an infusion which is to be administered intravenously from a single dose polypropylene bag containing 30mg of edaravone in 100ml of clear, colorless aqueous solution.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

• The recommended dosage is 60mg administered as an intravenous infusion administered slowly over an hour as per the following schedule:
• Initial cycle: Daily dosing for first 14 days followed by a gap of 14 days
• Subsequent cycle: Daily dosing for 10 out of 14 days followed by a gap of 14 days in a 28-day cycle.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Edaravone is contraindicated in patients who develop an allergic reaction, especially anaphylactic reaction which can be life threatening.

Drug Name : Edaravone

Edaravone is prescribed for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a motor neuron disease or Lou Gehrig’s disease that causes the death of the nerve cells responsible for voluntary muscle contraction.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Edaravone

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