Description
Composition Riluzole (50mg)
Primary Use Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Medicine Overview of Rilutor Tablet
Uses of Rilutor Tablet
Rilutor 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Rilutor Tablet side effects
Common
Weakness, Dizziness, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Reduced lung function.
How to use Rilutor Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rilutor 50mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Rilutor 50mg Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How Rilutor Tablet works
The Rilutor 50mg Tablet works by modulating the action of glutamate, a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals in the brain.
In Depth Information on Rilutor Tablet
Expert advice for Rilutor Tablet
- Riluzole is not recommended in children below 18 years of age.
- Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems or a low white blood cell count or experience any symptoms such as yellowing of your skin or the white of your eyes (jaundice), itching, feeling sick, fever, cough or difficulty breathing.
- You should be regularly monitored for liver parameters and blood counts while on riluzole therapy.
- Avoid large amounts of caffeine-containing foods and beverages, such as coffee, tea, cocoa, cola drinks, and chocolate as it may interact with riluzole.
- Do not drive or operate machinery as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Rilutor Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Rilutor Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
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.
Lactation
CAUTION
Rilutor 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well. You may feel dizzy or light headed after taking this medicine. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Rilutor 50mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Rilutor 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
