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Riluzole is indicated to extend life or the time to mechanical ventilation in patients with ALS, but has not been shown effective in late-stage ALS or to benefit motor function, lung function, fasciculations, muscle strength or motor symptoms.
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- Riluzole 50 mg film-coated tabletsRanbaxy (UK) Limited a Sun Pharmaceutical Company · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 8Document updated
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