Rapivon Injection is used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a disease that weakens muscles and impairs function) and ischemic stroke. It also reduces nerve damage, slows disease progression, and protects brain cells by reducing oxidative stress after an ischemic stroke.

Rapivon Injection is administered as an injection under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Make sure to receive all dosages and follow all your doctor’s instructions for maximum benefits.

The most common side effects of this medicine are headache, bruising, and walking difficulties (gait disturbance). You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness, or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside.

You should inform the doctor if you develop any allergic reactions, like itching or swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, after taking the medication, as these require immediate medical attention. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine to make sure it is safe for them.

Uses of Rapivon Injection

Benefits of Rapivon Injection

In Treatment of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease of the nerves that restricts muscle movements and hence affects the physical functions of the affected person. Rapivon Injection improves nerve activity and muscle strength. This helps the person to carry out the daily activities like walking, talking, chewing, etc, more conveniently. Hence, the person becomes more confident.

In Treatment of Ischemic stroke

Rapivon Injection helps in the treatment of ischemic stroke by reducing oxidative stress and protecting brain cells from damage. It improves blood flow, minimizes nerve injury, and supports recovery, potentially reducing disability caused by the stroke.

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Side effects of Rapivon Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Rapivon

Bruise
Walking difficulties
Headache

How to use Rapivon Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Rapivon Injection works

Rapivon Injection is an antioxidant. It has nootropic (enrichment of nerves) and neuroprotective properties. It works by slowing the nerve damage caused by harmful chemicals (free radicals). This delays the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) symptoms by reducing oxidative stress (an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants) in the brain. It also protects brain cells during ischemic stroke by reducing harmful molecules (free radicals) that cause damage.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rapivon Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Rapivon Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Rapivon Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Rapivon Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Rapivon Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Rapivon Injection is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Rapivon Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Rapivon Injection is recommended.

What if you forget to take Rapivon Injection?

If you miss a dose of Rapivon Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Rapivon Injection

₹485/Injection

Dravon 1500mg Injection

Drams Healthcare

₹500/injection

same price

Edavone 1500mg Injection

Scotmed Care Pvt Ltd

₹517/injection

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Quick tips

Rapivon Injection slows the decline of physical function and helps relieve symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), such as muscle cramps and fatigue.
It also reduces nerve damage, slows disease progression, and protects brain cells after an ischemic stroke.
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience itching, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, breathing problems, or have trouble swallowing after receiving this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to sulfa drugs.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyrazolones Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Nootropic Agents

Patient concerns

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Drooling can be a symptom of a medical condition, developmental delay, or a result of taking certain medications. Anything that leads to excessive saliva production, difficulty swallowing, or problems with muscle control may lead to drooling.Certain medical conditions can put you at risk for drooling. If a disease that decreases control of facial muscles affects you, you are more likely to drool. Neurologic disorders such as cerebral palsy, Parkinson?s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or stroke may cause muscle weakness that affects the ability to close the mouth and swallow saliva.Drooling is not always treated. Treatment may be recommended when drooling is severe. Drooling may be considered severe if saliva drips from your lip to your clothing or your drooling interferes with your daily activities and creates social problems.Avoid acidic foods as they increase salivation and get an ENT check up done

What are the early symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

The early symptoms of ALS include muscle twitches in the arm, leg, shoulder, or tongue, muscle cramps, tight and stiff muscles (spasticity), muscle weakness affecting an arm, leg, neck, or diaphragm, as well as slurred and nasal speech and difficulty chewing or swallowing. For many individuals, the first sign of ALS may appear in the hand or arm as they experience difficulty with simple tasks such as buttoning a shirt, writing, or turning a key in a lock. In other cases, symptoms initially affect one of the legs, and people experience awkwardness when walking or running or notice that they are tripping or stumbling more often.

Can ALS be prevented?

There are no studies to support if ALS can be prevented or not. However, one can reduce the possibility of acquiring the disease by knowing various risk factors. The risk factors associated with ALS include smoking and exposure to pesticides and insecticides. In addition to that, another report suggests that people who have served in the military can also have high risks of developing ALS.

Can ALS be cured by Rapivon Injection?

Rapivon Injection cannot cure ALS, but it may help slow the progression of the disease. It works by reducing oxidative stress, which is thought to contribute to nerve cell damage in ALS. However, it does not stop or reverse the disease, and its effectiveness varies among patients.

Who is more likely to get affected by ALS? Is it age- or gender-specific?

Caucasians and non-Hispanics are most likely to develop the disease. About 5 to 10% of all ALS cases are familial, which means that an individual inherits the disease from his or her parents. ALS can strike at any age; symptoms most commonly develop between the ages of 55 and 75. It is slightly more likely to develop in men than in women. However, as we age, the difference between men and women disappears. Furthermore, some studies suggest that military veterans are about 1.5 to 2 times more likely to develop ALS because of toxin exposure during warfare.

Why do so many veterans and athletes get ALS?

Researchers have suggested that exposure to toxins during warfare or strenuous physical activity is a possible reason why some veterans and athletes may be at increased risk of developing ALS.

What should I tell my doctor before taking Rapivon Injection?

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to edaravone, any other medications, sodium bisulfite, or any of the ingredients in Rapivon Injection. If you are taking or planning to take any other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements, inform your doctor beforehand. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma or if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while receiving edaravone, consult your doctor.

How is Rapivon Injection given?

Rapivon Injection injection comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected intravenously (into a vein) by a doctor or a nurse in a clinical setting or hospital. During the initial stage of treatment, Rapivon Injection is usually given once a day for the first 14 days of a 28-day cycle. After the first cycle, it is given once a day for the first 10 days of a 28-day cycle. Your doctor will decide how often you are to receive Rapivon Injection based on your body's response to this medication.

What are the side effects of Rapivon Injection?

The most common side effects of Rapivon Injection include contusion, headache, and difficulty walking. Other uncommon side effects are skin allergy (rash and itching), breathing difficulty, chest tightness, wheezing, coughing (especially in people with asthma), and fungal infections.

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References

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