Riluzole is a drug used to treat patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis because it acts on the central nervous system by preventing the degradation of motor neurons.
Riluzole can be purchased from pharmacies under the trade name Rilutek, produced by Novartis Laboratories.
Riluzole is indicated for the treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ELA.
The price of riluzole is approximately 1000 reais, however, the amount may vary depending on the amount of pills in the box.
Side effects of riluzole include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, weakness, dizziness and drowsiness.
How to use Riluzol is to take 1 50 mg tablet every 12 hours, 1 hour before meals.
Riluzole is contraindicated in pregnant or lactating women, as well as in patients with hepatic impairment or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the formula.