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Drug

Edaravone

Pronounced

"e-DAR-a-vone"

Uses

Edaravone is used to treat a certain type of nerve disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also commonly called Lou Gehrig's disease). It helps to slow down the worsening of this disease. However, it is not a cure for ALS, and it does not reverse nerve damage or muscle weakness.

How to Use This Medication

Read the Patient Information Leaflet and Instructions for Use if available from your pharmacist before you start using edaravone and with each treatment cycle. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth or through a feeding tube on an empty stomach as directed by your doctor. This medication is usually taken in the morning after not eating overnight (for at least 8 hours after a high-fat meal, 6 hours after a low-fat meal, 2 hours after a calorie supplement). Do not eat or drink (except for water) for at least 1 hour after taking your medication.

For the first treatment cycle, this medication is usually taken once daily for 14 days, followed by no edaravone for 14 days. After that, each treatment cycle is usually scheduled as edaravone taken once daily for 10 days out of a 14-day period, followed by no edaravone for 14 days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully on how to use this medication.

Shake the medication well before using. Carefully measure the medication using the provided dose-measuring syringe. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, mark your calendar with a reminder.

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