Teglutik

What is this medication? Teglutik is a prescription medication primarily used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is also referred to as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. This condition is a progressive neurological disorder that causes the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles to deteriorate over time. While the medication is not a cure for the disease, it is used to help extend the life of the patient or delay the need for mechanical ventilation. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzothiazoles.

The medication contains the active ingredient riluzole and works by potentially blocking the release of glutamate, a neurotransmitter that can damage nerve cells when present in excessive amounts. Unlike standard riluzole tablets, Teglutik is an oral suspension liquid. This formulation is specifically designed to assist patients who have developed dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, which is a common symptom as ALS progresses. It is usually administered twice a day to help manage the symptoms and progression of the neurological condition.