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Indications

REMS


Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Derm: contusion, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infection (tinea)

GU: glycosuria

Neuro: gait abnormality, headache

Misc: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS)

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Availability

(Generic available)

Route/Dosage

US Brand Names

Radicava, Radicava ORS

Action

  • Unknown.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Improved functional ability.

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: agents for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: IV administration results in complete bioavailability. 57% bioavailability of oral suspension (absorption significantly when taken with food).

Distribution: Well distributed to tissues.

Protein Binding: 92%.

Metabolism/Excretion: Metabolized via sulfation and glucuronidation into inactive metabolites. Primarily eliminated in urine (1% as unchanged drug).

Half-Life: IV: 4.5–6 hr. Oral suspension: 4.5–9 hr.

Time/Action Profile

(plasma concentrations)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
IVunknown1 hrunknown
POunknown30 min24 hr

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

e-DAR-a-vone

Code

NDC Code