Generic name: Riluzole
Rilutek prolongs the survival or the time before amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patient, including Lou Gehrig disease and ALS, is put on a breathing machine or ventilator. It may also be used by your physician to treat certain other conditions.
It refers to benzothiazole. The exact mechanism of its work is unknown. It may stop further motor neurons damage responsible for the muscle function control.