Description
MG Medicals, Quality Assurance
CompositionRiluzole 50mg
SimilarityRiluzole 50mg
StorageRoom Temperature
MG Medicals, Briefing of Rilutek 50mg 56 Tablet
Uses of Rilutek 50mg 56 TabletRilutek 50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Rilutek 50mg 56 Tablet side reactionsWeakness, Dizziness, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Reduced lung function
How to take Rilutek 50mg 56 TabletTake this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rilutek 50 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Rilutek 50 mg Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How Rilutek 50mg 56 Tablet worksThe Rilutek 50 mg Tablet works by modulating the action of glutamate, a chemical messenger involved in the transmission of nerve signals in the brain.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Rilutek 50mg 56 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.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Rilutek 50 mg 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
Rilutek 50 mg 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 Rilutek 50 mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Rilutek 50 mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Rilutek 50mg, take the medicine as soon as you remember. Do not double the dose.
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