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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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