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riluzole and Agranulocytosis

riluzole has been researched along with Agranulocytosis in 1 studies

Riluzole: A glutamate antagonist (RECEPTORS, GLUTAMATE) used as an anticonvulsant (ANTICONVULSANTS) and to prolong the survival of patients with AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS.

Agranulocytosis: A decrease in the number of GRANULOCYTES; (BASOPHILS; EOSINOPHILS; and NEUTROPHILS).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 63-year-old woman with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) presented with nausea, anorexia, and fever two weeks following inadvertent dose escalation of riluzole from 100 to 200 mg/d."3.70Reversible granulocytopenia in association with riluzole therapy. ( Khan, AM; North, WA; Sporn, JR; Yamase, HT, 2000)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
North, WA1
Khan, AM1
Yamase, HT1
Sporn, JR1

Other Studies

1 other study available for riluzole and Agranulocytosis

ArticleYear
Reversible granulocytopenia in association with riluzole therapy.
    The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2000, Volume: 34, Issue:3

    Topics: Agranulocytosis; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Neuroprotective Agents;

2000