Rilutek

Rilutek is a brand name of riluzole, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

RILUTEK (riluzole - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: SANOFI AVENTIS US
  
  Approval date: December 12, 1995
  
  Strength(s): 50MG ^[RLD][AB]

Has a generic version of Rilutek been approved?

A generic version of Rilutek has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Rilutek and have been approved by the FDA:

riluzole tablet; oral

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  Manufacturer: IMPAX LABS
  
  Approval date: January 29, 2003
  
  Strength(s): 50MG ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Rilutek. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

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  Use of 2-amino-6-(trifluoromethoxy)benzothiazole for obtaining a medicament for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  Patent 5,527,814
  Issued: June 18, 1996
  Inventor(s): Louvel; Erik
  Assignee(s): Rhone Poulenc Rorer S.A.
  Use of 2-amino-6-(trifluoromethoxy)benzothiazole, or a salt of this compound with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, for obtaining a medicament intended for the treatment of motor neuron diseases, in particular amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and especially amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with early bulbar involvement or the bulbar form of the disease.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • June 18, 2013
    
  
  

See also...

• Rilutek Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Rilutek Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Rilutek Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Rilutek AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Riluzole Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Riluzole Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Riluzole Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Riluzole AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)