Edaravone Pharmacology

Edaravone

About Edaravone
It is an Anti ishaemic drug.
Mechanism of Action of Edaravone
It acts as a potent antioxidant and strongly scavenges free radicals, inhibition of lipoxygenase metabolism of arachidonic acid by trapping hydroxyl radicals, inhibition of alloxan-induced lipid peroxidation.
Pharmacokinets of Edaravone
Absorption: Absorbed via orally,rectally,intravenously
Metabolism: It is metabolised in the liver
Excretion:Excreted in the urine.
Onset of Action for Edaravone
N/A
Duration of Action for Edaravone
N/A
Half Life of Edaravone
N/A
Side Effects of Edaravone
1.Renal failure.
2.Liverdysfunction.
3.Allergic reaction.
4.Thrombocytopenia.
5.Leukocytopenia.
Contra-indications of Edaravone
N/A
Special Precautions while taking Edaravone
1.Hepatoc problem.
2.Lung problem.
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Neonates :- Contraindicated
Indications for Edaravone
1.Acute Ischaemic Stroke.
2.Acute Myocardial Infarction.
3.Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Interactions for Edaravone
The combination of puerarin and edaravone reduced drug elimination rates, gave a wider distribution, and the disposition of both drugs.
Typical Dosage for Edaravone
30 mg, twice a day, for 14 days.
Schedule of Edaravone
N/A
Storage Requirements for Edaravone
Stored in tight-closed container.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Edaravone
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Edaravone
N/A

Home Delivery for Edaravone in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for edaravone and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for edaravone may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take edaravone only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for edaravone before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for edaravone with the pharmacy.

Edaravone is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for edaravone might be better known than edaravone itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have edaravone in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for edaravone.