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Radicava Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Edaravone 30mg/100mL; soln for IV infusion; 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 Indications
Indications
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Radicava Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give as IV infusion over 60mins. Initial cycle: 60mg (given as two consecutive 30mg infusions) daily for 14 days, followed by 14 days off. Subsequent cycles: 60mg daily for 10 days out of 14-day periods, followed by 14 days off. Switching to ORS: use same dosing frequency.
Children
Not established.
Radicava Contraindications
Not Applicable
Radicava Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Radicava Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions; discontinue and treat if occur. Asthma. Sulfite sensitivity. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Radicava Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Radicava Interactions
Radicava Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Contusion, gait disturbance, headache, dermatitis, eczema, respiratory failure/disorders, hypoxia, glycosuria, tinea infection; hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis.
Radicava Clinical Trials
See Literature
Radicava Note
Not Applicable
Radicava Patient Counseling
See Literature
