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Riluzole

Medical Definition: A glutamate antagonist (RECEPTORS, GLUTAMATE) used as an anticonvulsant (ANTICONVULSANTS) and to prolong the survival of patients with AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS.
Also Called: PK-26124,Rilutek,RP-54274
CAS Number: 1744-22-5
Previously Indexed: Thiazoles (1986-1997)

Riluzole Medical Definitions and Terms

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