Management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with riluzole.
In summary, riluzole is a recently-released drug for the treatment of ALS. While it will not cure the disease, it does prolong survival time and ventilator-free time. Riluzole has few adverse effects, but liver enzymes should be watched closely for elevations.
Neatherlin
J S
JS
Baylor University School of Nursing, Dallas, Texas 75243, USA.
D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D018696:Neuroprotective Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018579:Patient Selection; D019782:Riluzole / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012657:Self-Help Groups
D018696:Neuroprotective Agents; D019782:Riluzole