What is "riluzole"

n. A drug used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Riluzole (Rilutek, Teglutik) is a drug used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. These are marketed by Sanofi Pharmaceuticals and Martindale Pharma respectively. Riluzole delays the onset of ventilator-dependence or tracheostomy in selected patients and may increase survival by approximately two to three months.

Riluzole is available in tablet (Rilutek, riluzole) and liquid (Teglutik) form. The liquid formulation may be more suitable for patients with swallowing difficulties.