Can Riluzole be taken at the same time as Citicoline?

Riluzole (Riluzole) is a glutamate-blocking drug used to treat patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, while citicoline belongs to a group of drugs called "psychostimulants" and is used to treat stroke, head trauma or injury, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and glaucoma. Whether riluzole and citicoline sodium can be taken at the same time requires the guidance of a doctor and cannot be used at will.

In vitro study results suggest that riluzole exposure may be increased. Coadministration of strong or moderate CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g., ciprofloxacin, enoxacin, fluvoxamine, methoxalin, mexiletine, oral contraceptives, thiabendazole) with riluzole may increase the risk of related adverse reactions, but reducing riluzole exposure is possible. Lower exposure may result in reduced efficacy, and rilutex-treated patients taking other hepatotoxic drugs may be at increased risk of hepatotoxicity.

The original drug Riluzole has been launched in China and has entered the scope of Class B medical insurance. Specifications The price of 50mg*56 tablets per box may be around 4,000 RMB. The price of the Turkish version of Riluzole’s original drug, 50mg*56 tablets, sold overseas may be around RMB 1,200 per box (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates). There are also generic drugs produced in other countries. The price of a box of 50mg*30 tablets produced by an Indian pharmaceutical factory may be around RMB 1,300 (the price may fluctuate due to the exchange rate). The pharmaceutical ingredients of generic drugs are basically the same as those of domestic and foreign original drugs. For specific prices and drug information, please consult Yaode Medical Consultants.