Should I take Riluzole domestically produced or imported?

It is understood that Riluzole (Riluzole), which has been marketed in China, has imported original drugs and domestically produced drugs. The ingredients of the drugs are basically the same. It may be that the manufacturers and production specifications are different, and the prices are different. It is now covered by medical insurance. The price of the original drug may be around 4,000 yuan per box, and the price of the domestic drug may be around 500 yuan per box. Riluzole can only be purchased with a prescription, and patients can choose by themselves.

Riluzole is made into 50mg tablets after being launched on the market. It is a drug containing the active substance Riluzole. It acts on the nervous system. The exact mode of action in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is not yet clear. It is thought that the destruction of nerve cells in motor neuron disease may be caused by too much of the neurotransmitter glutamate. Neurotransmitters are substances that nerve cells use to communicate with neighboring cells. Riluzole blocks the release of glutamate, which may help prevent nerve cell damage. Riluzole should not be used in patients with liver disease or abnormally high liver enzyme levels.

The Turkish version of Riluzole’s original drug specifications listed overseasThe price of 50mg*56 tablets per box may be around 1,200 RMB (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.