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Radicava Ors Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Edaravone 105mg/5mL; oral susp; contains sodium bisulfite.
Pharmacological Class
Free radical scavenger.
See Also
How Supplied
Single-dose bags—1, 2; ORS Starter Kit (2×35mL)—1 (w. supplies); ORS Kit (1×50mL)—1 (w. supplies)
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Radicava Ors Indications
Indications
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Radicava Ors Dosage and Administration
Adult
Use provided oral syringe. Give orally or via feeding tube on an empty stomach after overnight fasting. Avoid food for 1hr after administration, except water. Initial cycle: 105mg (5mL) daily in the morning for 14 days, followed by 14 days off. Subsequent cycles: 105mg daily for 10 days out of 14-day periods, followed by 14 days off. Switching from IV: use same dosing frequency.
Children
Not established.
Radicava Ors Contraindications
Not Applicable
Radicava Ors Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Radicava Ors Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions; discontinue and treat if occur. Asthma. Sulfite sensitivity. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Radicava Ors Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Radicava Ors Interactions
Not Applicable
Radicava Ors Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Contusion, gait disturbance, headache, dermatitis, eczema, respiratory failure/disorders, hypoxia, glycosuria, tinea infection; hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis.
Radicava Ors Clinical Trials
See Literature
Radicava Ors Note
Not Applicable
Radicava Ors Patient Counseling
See Literature
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