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EMYLIF 50 mg
Riluzole (riluzole) · film orodispersible
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The official US FDA label for riluzole, effective July 27, 2026, describes products sold in the United States. The medicine sold in DR Congo may differ in strength, form or approved uses: ask a pharmacist or a doctor.
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Official US FDA label for riluzole
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Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TIGLUTIK is indicated for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). TIGLUTIK is indicated for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ( 1 )
Dosage
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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended dosage: 50 mg (10 mL), twice daily, taken orally or via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes (PEG-tubes), every 12 hours ( 2.1 ) Measure serum aminotransferases before and during treatment ( 2.2 , 5.1 ) Take at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Dosage Information The recommended dosage for TIGLUTIK is 50 mg (10 mL) taken orally or via Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy tubes (PEG-tubes) twice daily, every 12 hours. TIGLUTIK should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. 2.2 Monitoring to Assess Safety Measure serum aminotransferases before and during treatment with TIGLUTIK [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. 2.3 Important Administration Instructions Gently shake the TIGLUTIK bottle for at least 30 seconds before administration.Gently shake the TIGLUTIK bottle for at least 30 seconds before administration. TIGLUTIK can be administered by mouth or via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes (PEG-tubes). Both silicone and polyurethane PEG tubes can be used. See the Instructions for Use for further administration details.See the Instructions for Use for further administration details.
Warnings and precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hepatic injury: Use of TIGLUTIK is not recommended in patients with baseline elevations of serum aminotransferases greater than 5 times the upper limit of normal; discontinue TIGLUTIK if there is evidence of liver dysfunction ( 5.1 ) Neutropenia: Advise patients to report any febrile illness ( 5.2 ) Interstitial lung disease: Discontinue TIGLUTIK if interstitial lung disease develops ( 5.3 ) Pancreatitis: There have been postmarketing reports of acute pancreatitis.If pancreatitis is suspected, promptly discontinue TIGLUTIK (5.4) 5.1 Hepatic Injury TIGLUTIK can cause liver injury. Cases of drug-induced liver injury, some of which were fatal, have been reported in patients taking riluzole. Asymptomatic elevations of hepatic transaminases have also been reported, and in some patients have recurred upon re-challenge with riluzole. In clinical studies, the incidence of elevations in hepatic transaminases was greater in riluzole-treated patients than placebo-treated patients. The incidence of elevations of ALT above 5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) was 2% in riluzole-treated patients. Maximum increases in ALT occurred within 3 months after starting riluzole. About 50% and 8% of riluzole-treated patients in pooled controlled efficacy studies (Studies 1 and 2) had at least one elevated ALT level above ULN and above 3 times ULN, respectively [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of hepatic injury, every month for the first 3 months of treatment, and periodically thereafter. The use of TIGLUTIK is not recommended if patients develop hepatic transaminases levels greater than 5 times the ULN. Discontinue TIGLUTIK if there is evidence of liver dysfunction (e.g., elevated bilirubin). Concomitant use with other hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk for hepatotoxicity [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ] . 5.2 Neutropenia TIGLUTIK can cause neutropenia. Cases of severe neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count less than 500 per mm 3 ) within the first 2 months of riluzole treatment have been reported. Advise patients to report febrile illnesses. 5.3 Interstitial Lung Disease TIGLUTIK can cause interstitial lung disease, including hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Discontinue TIGLUTIK immediately if interstitial lung disease develops. 5.4 Pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis, including fatal and non-fatal necrotizing pancreatitis, has been observed in patients treated with riluzole in the postmarketing setting. Pancreatitis has occurred weeks to several years after initiation of riluzole. Patients and caregivers should be warned that abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and/or anorexia can be symptoms of pancreatitis that require prompt medical evaluation. If pancreatitis is suspected promptly discontinue TIGLUTIK and initiate appropriate management. If an alternative cause is identified, reinitiation of TIGLUTIK may be considered.
Side effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Hepatic Injury [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Neutropenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Interstitial Lung Disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 5% and greater than placebo) were oral hypoesthesia, asthenia, nausea, decreased lung function, hypertension, and abdominal pain ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact EDW Pharma, at 1-800-664-1490 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse Reactions in Controlled Clinical Trials of Riluzole Tablets In the placebo-controlled clinical trials in patients with ALS (Study 1 and 2), a total of 313 patients received riluzole 50 mg twice daily [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. The most common adverse reactions in riluzole-treated patients (in at least 5% of patients and more frequently than on placebo) were asthenia, nausea, decreased lung function, hypertension, and abdominal pain. The most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation in the riluzole group were nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, and elevated ALT. There was no difference in the rate of adverse reactions leading to discontinuation between females and males. However, the incidence of dizziness was higher in females (11%) than in males (4%). The adverse reaction profile was similar in older and younger patients. There are insufficient data to assess racial differences in the adverse reaction profile. Table 1 lists adverse reactions that occurred in at least 2% of riluzole-treated patients (50 mg twice daily) in pooled Study 1 and 2, and at a higher rate than on placebo. Table 1. Adverse Reactions in Pooled Placebo-Controlled Trials (Studies 1 and 2) in Patients with ALS Adverse Reaction Riluzole Tablets 50 mg twice daily (N=313) % Placebo (N=320) % Asthenia 19 12 Nausea 16 11 Decreased lung function 10 9 Hypertension 5 4 Abdominal pain 5 4 Vomiting 4 2 Arthralgia 4 3 Dizziness 4 3 Dry mouth 4 3 Insomnia 4 3 Pruritus 4 3 Tachycardia 3 1 Flatulence 3 2 Increased cough 3 2 Peripheral edema 3 2 Urinary Tract Infection 3 2 Circumoral paresthesia 2 0 Somnolence 2 1 Vertigo 2 1 Eczema 2 1 Additional Adverse Reactions with TIGLUTIK In an open-label pharmacokinetic study in healthy subjects (n=36), oral hypoesthesia was observed in 29% of subjects taking TIGLUTIK, compared to 6% in patients taking riluzole tablets, under fasting conditions. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of riluzole. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Acute hepatitis and icteric toxic hepatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Renal tubular impairment Pancreatitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]
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Composition
| Substance | Strength | ATC code |
|---|---|---|
| RILUZOLE (riluzole) | 50,00 mg / un film orodispersible | — |
Sources
- ●Labels: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA (public domain). Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA), unchanged. DailyMed.
- ●English names of substances: RxNorm, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- ●Composition: public medicines database of France (BDPM), ANSM, open licence.
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