EDANOX INJECTION

Introduction:

Edanox Injection contains the active constituent edaravone. It is used to treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a neurological disorder affecting nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, causing muscle control loss. Early symptoms are muscle weakness or stiffness. Gradually patients lose their ability to move, speak, eat and even breathe. Tell your doctor if you have asthma, allergies to any medicines, pregnant, or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding before taking this medicine. 

Tell your health care professional instantly if you experience any allergic reactions such as wheezing, fainting, dizziness, swelling of lips, face, tongue, breathing problems, itching, and asthma attack while being treated with this medicine. Tell your health care professional about recently taking medicines, including supplements and herbal drugs. Bruising, walking problems, and headache are the common side effects associated with the administration of Edanox Injection.

Uses of Edanox Injection:

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS

How Edanox Injection works:

Edanox Injection inhibits lipid peroxidation and scavenges free radicals to produce a neuroprotective effect.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

Keep Edanox Injection out of sight and reach of children. Store at upto 25°C. Protect from light.

References:

1. MT Pharma America Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on May 2017] [ Accessed on 12th May 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/209176lbl.pdf
2. Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc, Product Monograph including Patient medication information, [ Revised on Oct 2018] [ Accessed on 12th May 2021], https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00047612.PDF

How to use Edanox Injection:

Edanox Injection will be given to you by your health care professional. Your physician will decide how often you will receive this medicine. 

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:                                                   

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Edanox Injection. It will be given to you only if clearly needed.

Breastfeeding:

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Edanox Injection. It will be given to you only if clearly needed.

Driving:

Do not drive if you are unwell. Consult your doctor before driving and handling heavy machines while being treated with this medicine.

Others:

• Inform your doctor if you have allergic conditions or asthma.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Hypersensitivity reaction (swelling of the lips, tongue, face, fainting, dizziness, wheezing, itching, breathing problems, rash, asthma attack)

Common:

• Bruising
• Walking problems
• Headache