Rilutor 50Mg Tablet
About Rilutor 50Mg Tablet
Rilutor 50Mg Tablet is a medicine for the treatment of a nerve disorder called the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It is used for delaying the process of the said disease and not a complete cure. It does not have the ability to repair or reverse the damages done to the nerves by the disease. It is available in both tablet and liquid variety to be consumed by the patient as per convenience. It also prevents further damage to brain cells and nerves. Studies have proved Rilutor 50Mg Tablet to be beneficial in anxiety problems and depressions in some cases. It prevents harmful glutamate from damaging nerves in the brain.
Side effects of this drug may include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, muscle weakness and trembling, headache, fever, abdominal diseases, pancreatitis etc. Overdose of Rilutor 50Mg Tablet may be harmful to the patient resulting in acute toxic encephalopathy, methemoglobinemia etc.
Some medicines like the ones which affect liver enzymes and that decreases riluzole. Before starting of this medicine consult and share with your physician about existing medications especially amitryptiline, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, rifampin, theophylline etc. Rilutor 50Mg Tablet is edially consumed in empty stomach, but doctors advice is supreme.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Rilutor 50Mg Tablet
Amenorrhea
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Rilutor 50Mg Tablet ?
Weakness
Reduced Lung Function
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Rilutor 50Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Rilutor 50mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Rilutor 50mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Patients to be advised to avoid driving or any other potentially dangerous activity.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
The exact mechanism of action of this medicine is yet to be established. However, it works by blocking glutamate production, renders the voltage-dependent sodium channels inactive and affects transmitter binding excitatory amino acid receptors.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.
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