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How to Take Riluzole and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

This medication available in the form of tablet to take by mouth, twice a day, every 12 hours.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended dose is 50 mg orally every 12 hours.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Riluzole

This medication is a benzothiazole, recommended for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig disease) is placed on a ventilator or breathing machine, by delaying onset of ventilator dependence or tracheostomy.

Brand Names or Trade Names of Riluzole

International :

Rilutek

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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