Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Riluzole Tablet
Riluzole Tablet
| Generic name | Riluzole |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Miscellaneous central nervous system agents (benzothiazole, glutamate inhibitor) |
| Forms | Film-coated tablet (50 mg), Oral suspension/liquid (50 mg/10 mL) |
Riluzole is a prescription medicine used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neurone disease. It works on the nervous system and may help slow the disease, though you may not notice any difference when you take it.
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