Riluzole : Before Using

Riluzole - Systemic

Brand Names

Rilutek Riluzole *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For riluzole, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to riluzole. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies with riluzole have not been done in pregnant women. Some unwanted effects have been reported in animal studies. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

Riluzole has been shown to pass into the milk of nursing pets. It may also pass into human milk and may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies. It may be necessary for you to stop breast-feeding during treat. Be sure you have discussed the chance and benefits of the drug with your family doctor.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of riluzole in children with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people. Although there is no special info comparing use of riluzole in the elderly with use in other age groups, this drug has been using in elderly diseaseds and is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of riluzole. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Kidney disease
Liver disease Higher blood levels of riluzole may occur, increasing the risk of side effects