What Is Radicava?

 What Is Radicava?

Radicava (edaravone injection) is an intravenous medication indicated for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
What Are Side Effects of Radicava?

Common side effects of Radicava include:

1.     bruising,
2.     gait disturbance,
3.     headache,
4.     skin inflammation or rash,
5.     eczema,
6.     respiratory failure,
7.     respiratory disorder,
8.     oxygen deficiency,
9.     glucose in the urine, and
10.     fungal skin infections (such as ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).

Patients whoto are sensitive to sulfites may have an allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis, to Radicava, which contains sodium bisulfite.

Dosage for Radicava

The recommended dosage of Radicava is 60 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes as follows: named patient program Initial treatment cycle: daily dosing for 14 days followed by a 14-day drug-free period. Subsequent treatment cycles: daily dosing for 10 days out of 14-day periods, followed by 14-day drug-free periods. Radicava may interact with other drugs.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Radicava?

Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.
Radicava During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using Radicava; it may harm a fetus. It is unknown if Radicava passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.