Yuritek Tablet (Riluzole)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this drug for adults and the elderly is 100mg per day, administered as 50mg every 12 hours. Increasing the dose is not expected to provide a particular additional benefit, but may increase adverse reactions. To prevent a decrease in bioavailability due to food, take this drug at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

This drug may affect liver function; therefore, patients with liver damage or abnormal liver function must undergo liver function tests before administration. If serum liver enzyme levels significantly exceed the normal range, this drug should not be used, and regular liver function tests should be conducted during treatment. If liver enzyme levels rise sharply or jaundice symptoms occur during the intake of this drug, it is necessary to discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Additionally, this drug may reduce the number of neutrophils in the blood, so if symptoms of infection, such as fever, occur, immediate medical attention is required, and in severe cases, medication should be discontinued. If respiratory symptoms such as dry cough or breathing difficulties appear, interstitial lung disease should be suspected, and tests should be conducted, with discontinuation of medication if necessary. Patients with allergic reactions to this drug, severe liver disease, pregnant women, or breastfeeding mothers should not use it. Patients with decreased liver or kidney function need to be more cautious when using this drug, and regular tests are required before and during treatment. This medication may cause various side effects, including fatigue, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, so if symptoms are severe, consult a doctor. It is important to take the medication at regular intervals and, if a dose is missed, to take it according to the next dose schedule. Dizziness or sleepiness may occur during this medication, so driving or operating machinery should be avoided. To reduce the risk of liver toxicity, excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided, and caution is needed when taking other hepatotoxic medications. Pregnant women or nursing mothers should not take this drug, and especially if planning a pregnancy, consult a doctor. Elderly patients may have reduced liver and kidney function, so it is advisable to consult healthcare professionals before use. Safety in pediatric patients has not been established, hence it is best not to use in children. In case of overdose, serious neurological and hematological symptoms may occur, so immediate medical treatment is required. This drug should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container to maintain quality.

• Weakness
• nausea
• dizziness
• hepatic dysfunction
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• pneumonia
• vomiting
• vertigo
• oral sensory disturbance

This drug is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a special container that does not allow light in. Additionally, it is important to store it at a cool temperature below 25 degrees to maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

60 tablets (10 tablets/PTP packaging x 6)