{"id":22145,"date":"2022-06-21T06:53:31","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T06:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=22145"},"modified":"2022-06-21T10:37:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T10:37:17","slug":"riluzol-stada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/riluzol-stada\/","title":{"rendered":"Riluzol Stada &#8211; Riluzole uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>50 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>Riluzole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Riluzole Stada is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Riluzol Stada is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in Riluzole Stada is riluzole, which acts on the nervous system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Riluzol Stada is used for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riluzole Stada is used in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (&nbsp;ALS&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALS\u00a0is a type of motor neuron disease which attacks the nerve cells, which are responsible for sending instructions to the muscles, leading to weakness, muscle wasting, and paralysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The breakdown of nerve cells in a motor neuron disease can be due to too much\u00a0glutamate\u00a0(a chemical messenger) in the brain and spinal cord.\u00a0Riluzole Stada stops\u00a0the release\u00a0of\u00a0glutamate\u00a0and this can help prevent nerve cells from being destroyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor for more information about&nbsp;ALS&nbsp;and why you have been prescribed this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riluzole contained in Riluzole Stada may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Riluzole Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Riluzol Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to riluzole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6),<\/li><li>if you have any\u00a0<strong>liver disease<\/strong>\u00a0or high blood levels of certain liver enzymes (\u00a0transaminases\u00a0),<\/li><li>if you are\u00a0<strong>pregnant or breastfeeding<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Riluzole Stada:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have\u00a0<strong>liver problems<\/strong>: skin or whites of the eyes have turned yellow (jaundice),\u00a0itching\u00a0all over your body, you feel nauseous, suffer from vomiting<\/li><li>if your\u00a0kidneys\u00a0are not working so well<\/li><li>if you have a\u00a0fever: it may be due to a low number of\u00a0white blood cells, which may cause an increased risk of\u00a0infection<\/li><li>if you have a cough or breathing problem, then this may be a sign of a lung disease (called interstitial lung disease).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If any of the above applies to you or if you are not sure, talk to your doctor, who will decide what to do next.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are under 18 years of age, the use of Riluzole Stada is not recommended as data are not available for this patient group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Riluzol Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must NOT take Riluzole Stada if you are or think you may be pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can drive and use tools or machines unless you feel dizzy or dizzy after taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Riluzole Stada contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per film-coated tablet, ie essentially &#8216; sodium-free.\u00a0is next to &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Riluzol Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is one tablet twice daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets should be taken by mouth every 12 hours at the same time each day (eg morning and evening).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Riluzole Stada than you should\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Riluzole Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take one tablet, skip the one&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and take the next tablet as usual.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor immediately<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you get a\u00a0<strong>fever<\/strong>\u00a0(elevated temperature) Riluzole Stada may reduce the number of\u00a0white blood cells.\u00a0Your doctor may want to take a blood test to check the number of\u00a0white blood cells, which are important in fighting\u00a0infection.<\/li><li>if you experience any of the following symptoms: skin or whites of the eyes turn yellow (jaundice),\u00a0itching\u00a0all over your body, nausea or vomiting, as these may be signs of\u00a0liver disease\u00a0(\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0).\u00a0Your doctor may need to do regular blood tests while you are taking Riluzole Stada, to check that this is not happening<\/li><li>if you have a cough or difficulty breathing, as this may be a sign of a lung disease (called interstitial lung disease)<\/li><li>if you have allergic reactions, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat in connection with breathing difficulties and\/or difficulty swallowing (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fatigue<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>elevated blood levels of certain liver enzymes (&nbsp;transaminases&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>dizziness<\/li><li>somnolence<\/li><li>headache<\/li><li>numbness or tingling in the mouth<\/li><li>increased&nbsp;heart rate<\/li><li>abdominal pain<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>anemia<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the pancreas (&nbsp;pancreatitis&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Riluzol Stada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister (aluminum \/ aluminum): no special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister (aluminum \/ PVC): Store the blister card in the outer carton.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.&nbsp;This medicine does not have any specific storage instructions regarding temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is riluzole.\u00a0Each film-coated tablet contains 50 mg of riluzole.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are:<\/li><li>Tablet core: calcium hydrogen phosphate, pregelatinized maize starch, croscarmellose sodium,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate.<\/li><li>Tablet coating: OPADRY AMB white 03F28689 consisting of hypromellose, macrogol 6000, and titanium dioxide (E171).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Riluzole Stada is white or off-white, oval, and biconvex film-coated tablets, measuring 5.2 x 10 mm, marked with RL 50 on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister packs of 14, 20, 28, 56, 60, 84, 98, 112, 140 and 168 film-coated tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Arzneimittel AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stadastrasse 2-18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61118 Bad Vilbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other manufacturers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifar SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1, 28 Octovriou str.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>123 51, Ag.&nbsp;Varvara, Athens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greece<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis ehf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reykjav\u00edkurvegur 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>220 Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stada Arzneimittel GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muthgasse 36\/2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1190 Vienna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Austria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Centrafarm Services BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Donk 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4879 AC Etten 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