Drug details

Rilutek (riluzole)

type of Glutamate Inhibitors

Rilutek (riluzole) is a benzothiazole drug indicated for the treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Rilutek is available as a generic. Rilutek extends survival and/or time to tracheostomy.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• lightheadedness,
• dizziness,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• weakness,
• constipation,
• stomach pain,
• tiredness,
• drowsiness,
• spinning sensation,
• muscle stiffness, 
• loss of appetite, or
• decreased lung function,
• numbness or tingly feeling in or around your mouth,
• runny nose.

The following drugs are related to Rilutek, either as a replacement or used together:

• Radicava (edaravone injection)
• Exservan (riluzole oral film)
• Spinraza Solution (nusinersen)
• Qaslody (tofersen injection, for intrathecal use)
• Relyvrio (sodium phenylbutyrate and taurursodiol for oral suspension)
• Tiglutik (riluzole oral suspension)