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See related Rilutek film-coated tab information |
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Manufacturer |
sanofi-aventis |
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Distributor |
Hong Kong: LF Asia/Macau: Four Star |
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Contents |
Riluzole |
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Indications |
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). |
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Dosage |
1 tab bd. |
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Administration |
Should be taken on an empty stomach (Take on an empty stomach at least 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.). |
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Contraindications |
Liver disease. Pregnancy & lactation. |
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Special Precautions |
Decreased WBC count. History of liver disease. Fever. Renal impairment. Neutropenia. Interstitial lung disease. |
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Adverse Drug Reactions |
Tiredness, malaise, elevation of hepatic enzymes (transaminases), headache, dizziness, oral paraesthesia, somnolence, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain.
View ADR Monitoring Form |
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Pregnancy Category (US FDA) |
Category C: Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the foetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus. |
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ATC Classification |
N07XX02 - riluzole ; Belongs to the class of other nervous system drugs. |
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Presentation/Packing |
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Rilutek film-coated tablet |
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Manufacturer: |
sanofi-aventis |
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Distributor: |
Hong Kong: LF Asia
Macau: Four Star
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