Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml
Introduction to Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml
Some common side effects that may be seen with this medicine include headache, bruising, and walking difficulties. You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. You should inform the doctor if you develop any allergic reactions like itching, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, after taking the medication as these require immediate medical attention.
Safety Advice for Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml. Please consult your doctor.
Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
There is limited information available on the use of Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Limited information is available on the use of Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
How Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml works
Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml is an antioxidant. It has nootropic (enrichment of nerves) and neuroprotective properties. It works by slowing the nerve damage caused by harmful chemicals (free radicals). This delays the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) symptoms by reducing the oxidative stress (an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants) in the brain.
How To Use Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml
- Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits Of Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml
- It slows down the progression of ALS, helping to maintain function and mobility for longer periods, and improving the quality of life for patients.
Side Effects Of Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml
- Headache
- Bruise
- Walking difficulties
- Allergic reaction
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Disease Explanation
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a neurological disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and eventually paralysis. Edaravone helps slow down the progression of this disease.
FAQ's on Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml
Who is more likely to get affected by ALS? Is it age or gender specific?
Caucasians and non-Hispanics are most likely to develop the disease. About 5 to 10 percent of all ALS cases are familial, which means that an individual inherits the disease from his or her parents. ALS can strike at any age, symptoms most commonly develop between the ages of 55 and 75. It is slightly more likely to develop in men than in women. However, as we age the difference between men and women disappears. Furthermore, some studies suggest that military veterans are about 1.5 to 2 times more likely to develop ALS because of toxin exposure during warfare.
How is Edarabid given?
Edarabid injection comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected intravenously (into a vein) over 60 minutes by a health care professional in a doctors office or medical facility. During the initial stage of treatment, Edarabid is usually given once a day for the first 14 days of a 28-day cycle. After the first cycle, it is given once a day for the first 10 days of a 28-day cycle. Your doctor will decide how often you are to receive Edarabid based on your bodys response to this medication.
Can amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) be cured by Edarabid?
Edarabid injection is used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a condition in which the nerves that control muscle movement slowly die, causing the muscles to shrink and weaken. Edarabid works by slowing the nerve damage associated with the worsening of ALS symptoms.
Why so many veterans and athletes get ALS?
Researchers have suggested that exposure to toxins during warfare, or strenuous physical activity, are possible reasons for why some veterans and athletes may be at increased risk of developing ALS.
What are the side effects of Edarabid?
The most common side effects of Edarabid include confusion, headache, and difficulty in walking. Other uncommon side effects are skin allergy (rash and itching), breathing difficulty, chest tightness, wheezing, coughing (especially in people with asthma), and fungal infections.
What should I tell my doctor before taking Edaravone?
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to edaravone, any other medications, sodium bisulfite, or any of the ingredients in Edarabid injection. If you are taking or planning to take any other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements inform your doctor beforehand. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma or if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while receiving edaravone, call your doctor.
Can ALS be prevented?
There are no studies to support if ALS can be prevented or not. However, one can reduce the possibility of acquiring the disease by knowing various risk factors. The risk factors associated with ALS include smoking and exposure to pesticides and insecticides. In addition to that, another report suggests that people who have served in the military can also have high risks of developing ALS.
What are the early symptoms of ALS?
The early symptoms of ALS include muscle twitches in the arm, leg, shoulder, or tongue, muscle cramps, tight and stiff muscles (spasticity), muscle weakness affecting an arm, a leg, neck or diaphragm, slurred and nasal speech and difficulty in chewing or swallowing. For many individuals the first sign of ALS may appear in the hand or arm as they experience difficulty with simple tasks such as buttoning a shirt, writing, or turning a key in a lock. In other cases, symptoms initially affect one of the legs, and people experience awkwardness when walking or running or they notice that they are tripping or stumbling more often.
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- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml. Please consult your doctor.
Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
There is limited information available on the use of Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Limited information is available on the use of Edarabid 1.5mg Injection 20ml in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.