Description
Edaravone Injection: Edaravone is a class of medication called ‘neuro-protective’, mainly used for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This medication inhibits and cures the further advancement of this neurological (specialized cells that are in charge of sending signals to the brain) illness. ALS is an escalating neurological disorder that harms the nerve cells that control walking, chewing, speaking, and particularly the brain and spinal cord. Since this disease is progressive so its symptoms worsen with time if the appropriate treatment is not given.
Edaravone has Edaravone present in it, which reduces the progression of the neurological illness. It is an antioxidant that inhibits the death of nerve cells and maintains muscle function. Edaravone ensures that nerve cells remain healthy to enable a person to engage in normal activities such as walking, eating during the day.
Medical Benefits:
- Edaravone is prescribed for the treatment of certain neurologic diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It is prescribed to reduce the progression of this disease.
- This drug contains antioxidants that decelerate the mechanism by which it kills and damages the neurons.
- When administered via injection, Edaravone reverses the impact of oxidative stress and maintains healthy nerves and muscle function.
- It assists an individual to perform their day-to-day tasks such as walking, keeping the body straight, speaking, and chewing.
- Edaravone does not completely cure this disease, nor does it restore the nerve damage that has occurred.
Applications:
- Edaravone, an ALS drug, is a kind of rare neurological condition that affects only certain nerves that deal with muscle control.
- It blocks further brain tissue injury induced by oxidative stress changes, and it enhances the outcome of recovery after stroke.
- The free radicals also decrease the conditions brought about by oxidative stress in our nervous systems, which ultimately shield the nerve cells from damage.
Instructions for Use:
- Do not administer it yourself.
- Pinch the skin between the index finger and thumb firmly, and do it quickly.
- Insert the needle into the muscle directly.
- Suck the back of the plunger; if blood enters the syringe, pull the needle out of the skin.
- Replace the needle with another of the same bore.
- You may administer the already available drug in the syringe.
- Administer the drug slowly.
Dosage:
Administer this injection in the right dose as advised by your physician. Don’t administer the larger mg of this drug.
Storage:
- Store this drug away from a cold and dry place.
- Do not leave this infusion in the sunlight.
- Store this infusion away from children and pets.
Side Effects:
- Bruising
- Difficulty walking (gait disturbance)
- Headache
- Wheezing, chest tightness, difficulty breathing
- Light-headed feeling
Precautions:
- Edaravone reduces the rate of physical function decline and alleviates signs and symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), including muscle cramps and weakness.
- It is administered by your healthcare provider via a needle into a vein.
- It has a duration of 60 minutes to attain a complete dose of Edaravone.
- Wear comfortable, loose clothes and keep yourself hydrated if you are treated with this medication.
- Tell your physician if you are pregnant or lactating.
- Tell your doctor at once if you feel itching, lips, tongue, or facial swelling, breathing difficulty, or difficulty in swallowing after taking this drug.
