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Exservan (riluzole oral film) for ALS

Exservan (riluzole oral film) is an approved oral treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The medication can increase survival without the need for a tracheostomy — a tube inserted through the neck into the windpipe to help with breathing.

Tiglutik for ALS

Tiglutik (riluzole oral suspension) is a liquid formulation of riluzole approved for treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The medication can slow disease progression, extending survival time or the need for a tracheostomy, which is when a breathing tube is inserted through the neck into the trachea.

Rilutek (riluzole) for ALS

Rilutek (riluzole) is an oral treatment approved to slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The therapy can extend survival and/or the time to a tracheostomy — a procedure wherein a tube is inserted through the neck into the windpipe to help with breathing.

How I raise ALS awareness, even at my ALS clinic

“So tell us, Dagmar, what’s your latest project?” The question came from my neurologist as we chatted during my recent ALS clinic visit. She asked not only for herself, but for the medical student who was also in the room. As I prattled on, part of my brain reflected…