Rilutek (riluzole) tablets, the first drug approved for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
February 1996
Rhone-Poulenc Rorer is now marketing Rilutek (riluzole) tablets, the first drug approved for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease).
Rilutek inhibits the release of glutamate...and seems to improve survival by about 3 months.
If you need info about getting Rilutek, call 800/790-7832.
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