Rilutor

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Riluzole 50mg Tablets are Neurodegenerative drugs. They belong to the class of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors, Central; Cholinesterase Inhibitors. Rilutek is the international name of this drug by which it is available in the medical market. In India, it is known by the name Rilutor.

Purpose:

• Riluzole 50mg Tablets are used to treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (a type of nerve disease also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease).
• It helps in slowing down the prolonged survival and worsening of this disease.

 

Mechanism:

Rilutek tablets work by protecting the spinal cord and nerves in the brain from too much glutamate (a natural substance) that may be part of the cause of nerve damage. It deactivates voltage-dependent sodium channels. This acts as an anticonvulsant.

 

 

Dosage:

• Strictly as prescribed by your doctor.
• The recommended dosage of Rilutor is 50 mg, twice daily, at a gap of 12 hours.
• It is advised to consume this drug on a full stomach.

 

Side effects:

• Common side effects of these capsules are diarrhea, nausea, weight loss, loss of appetite, dizziness, weakness, tremors, and drowsiness.
• Serious side effects are fainting, seizures, black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, severe abdominal pain, trouble urinating, trouble breathing, and swelling in the throat or on the face.
• If any of the above-mentioned side effects persist for long, or bother you, consult your doctor as early as possible.

 

Precautions and measures:

• If you have had a medical history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, bleeding in intestines, ulcers, conduction disorders, sick sinus syndrome, or enlarged prostate, inform your doctor about the same before getting on the medication of Rilutor tablets.
• Limit your intake of alcohol and marijuana as it can lead to extreme dizziness and sleepiness.
• Use of Riluzole 50mg Tablets during pregnancy should be under the strict guidance of the doctor.
• Antacids can be administered during the tenure of this drug.
• Avoid smoking.
• Do not increase, decrease, or stop the dose at your own convenience.
• Do not crush, break, or split the tablet.
• Do not use expired medication.
• Patients with renal impairment are advised to take a lower dose than normal.
• Store the tablets at room temperature.
• The safety of this drug has not been established in children and adolescents.

 

Interactions:

• Some drugs that can interact with Riluzole 50mg Tablets are Metoclopramide, Naproxen, and Ibuprofen.
• Some drugs can increase the risk of intestinal bleeding if taken along with Rilutor such as Aspirin.

It is contraindicated in patients with hepatic impairment or hepatic disease.