Edaravone

What Are The Uses Of Edaravone?

Edaravone, an intravenous drug, is used for treating:

• Recovery after stroke (when cells die due to poor blood circulation in brain)
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease which results in the death of neurones responsible for control of voluntary muscles. 

What Are The Side Effects Of Edaravone?

Some of the common side effects of Edaravone are:

• Bruising, eczema, skin inflammation
• Gait disturbances
• Headache,
• Fungal skin infections
• Problems breathing
• Excess sugar in urine

What Are The Contraindications Of Edaravone?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Renal insufficiency (mild to moderate)
• Hepatic failure
• Cardiac disorders