Rilutek - Rilutek is not a cure for ALS, but it may delay progression of the disease and prolong your life.
Rilutek may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Used for: Treating patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou
Gehrig disease) to prolong survival and/or to delay the need for surgery to help breathing (tracheostomy).
It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Rilutek is a benzothiazole. Exactly how Rilutek works is not known.
It may prevent further damage to certain brain cells (motor neurons) responsible for controlling muscle function.
Rilutek, a member of the benzothiazole class, is indicated for the treatment of patients
with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Rilutek extends survival and/or time to tracheostomy.
It is also neuroprotective in various in vivo experimental models of neuronal injury involving excitotoxic mechanisms.
The etiology and pathogenesis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are not known, although a number of hypotheses have been advanced. One hypothesis is that motor neurons, made vulnerable through either genetic predisposition or environmental factors, are injured by glutamate. In some cases of familial ALS the enzyme superoxide dismutase has been found to be defective.
Indication: For the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig\'s Disease) Rilutek is indicated for the treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Rilutek extends survival and/or time to tracheostomy.
Indications: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis To extend life or the time to mechanical ventilation for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Clinical trials have demonstrated that Rilutek extends survival for patients with ALS(see Pharmacodynamics under Actions). Survival was defined as
patients who were alive, not intubated for mechanical ventilation and tracheotomy-free. There is no evidence that Rilutek exerts a therapeutic effect on motor function, lung function, fasciculations, muscle strength and motor symptoms.
Rilutek has not been shown to be effective in the late stages of ALS. Safety and efficacy of Rilutek has only been studied in ALS. Therefore, Rilutek should not be used in patients with any other form of motor neurone disease.
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