Riluzole
Indications
- To extend life in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, initiated by specialist experienced in the management of motor neurone disease
Drug Interactions
3 drug interactions identified for Riluzole. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Interstitial lung disease Cautions, further information Interstitial lung disease Perform chest radiography if symptoms such as dry cough or dyspnoea develop; discontinue if interstitial lung disease ...
Side Effects
Common or very common Abdominal pain; asthenia; diarrhoea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; nausea; oral disorders; pain; tachycardia; vomiting Uncommon Anaemia; angioedema; interstitial lung disease;...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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