Drug Name |
Riluzole |
Drug ID |
BADD_D01942 |
Description |
A glutamate antagonist (receptors, glutamate) used as an anticonvulsant (anticonvulsants) and to prolong the survival of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Riluzole is marketed as Rilutek by Sanofi. |
Indications and Usage |
For the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease) |
Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
ATC Code |
N07XX02 |
DrugBank ID |
DB00740
|
KEGG ID |
D00775
|
MeSH ID |
D019782
|
PubChem ID |
5070
|
TTD Drug ID |
D0H0KB
|
NDC Product Code |
68462-381; 70510-2201; 42291-775; 0378-4145; 62756-538; 67877-286; 69076-200; 63278-1076; 65129-1011; 70515-700; 65977-0045; 66039-812 |
UNII |
7LJ087RS6F
|
Synonyms |
Riluzole | 2-Amino-6-trifluoromethoxybenzothiazole | 2 Amino 6 trifluoromethoxybenzothiazole | Rilutek | RP-54274 | RP 54274 | RP54274 | PK-26124 | PK 26124 | PK26124 |