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RADICAVA ORS

EDARAVONE · KIT · Shionogi Inc.

No Recall History
Plain English

Radicava Ors (edaravone) is a prescription medication used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It comes as an oral kit formulation to be used as directed by your healthcare provider.

Key Facts

Brand Name
RADICAVA ORS
Generic Name
EDARAVONE
NDC Code (Product)
70510-2322
Manufacturer
Shionogi Inc.
Dosage Form
KIT
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA215446
Marketing Start
05/12/2022

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

death185 reports
cerebral infarction95 reports
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis73 reports
disease progression71 reports
drug ineffective55 reports
dyspnoea48 reports
off label use48 reports
diarrhoea42 reports
muscular weakness42 reports
pneumonia41 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RADICAVA and RADICAVA ORS are indicated for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). RADICAVA and RADICAVA ORS are indicated for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ( 1 )

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION RADICAVA: The recommended dosage is 60 mg administered as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes ( 2.1 ) RADICAVA ORS: The recommended dosage is 105 mg (5 mL) taken orally or via feeding tube in the morning after overnight fasting. Food should not be consumed for 1 hour after administration except water ( 2.1 , 2.3 ) For RADICAVA and RADICAVA ORS: Initial treatment cycle: daily dosing for 14 days followed by a 14-day drug-free period ( 2.1 ) Subsequent treatment cycles: daily dosing for 10 days out of 14-day periods, followed by 14-day drug-free periods ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Dosage Information The recommended dosage of RADICAVA and RADICAVA ORS is as follows: RADICAVA: an intravenous infusion of 60 mg administered over a 60-minute period RADICAVA ORS: 105 mg (5 mL) taken orally or via feeding tube in the morning after overnight fasting [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] Administer RADICAVA or RADICAVA ORS according to the following schedule: An initial treatment cycle with daily dosing for 14 days, followed by a 14-day drug-free period Subsequent treatment cycles with daily dosing for 10 days out of 14-day periods, followed by 14-day drug-free periods 2.2 Pre

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS RADICAVA and RADICAVA ORS are contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to edaravone or any of the inactive ingredients in this product. Hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylactic reactions have occurred [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.2) ]. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to edaravone or any of the inactive ingredients in RADICAVA and/or RADICAVA ORS ( 4 )

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Sulfite Allergic Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Most common adverse reactions (at least 10% of patients treated with RADICAVA and greater than placebo) are contusion, gait disturbance, and headache ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Shionogi Inc. at 1-888-292-0058 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In randomized, placebo-controlled trials, 184 patients with ALS were administered RADICAVA 60 mg in treatment cycles for 6 months. The population consisted of Japanese patients who had a median age of 60 years (range 29-75) and were 59% male. Most (93%) of these patients were living independently at the time of screening. Most Common Adverse Reactions Observed During Clinical Studies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RADICAVA ORS used for?

Radicava Ors (edaravone) is a prescription medication used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurological disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It comes as an oral kit formulation to be used as directed by your healthcare provider.

Is RADICAVA ORS a controlled substance?

RADICAVA ORS is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for RADICAVA ORS?

The generic name for RADICAVA ORS is EDARAVONE. There are 6 other brand versions of EDARAVONE.

What is the NDC code for RADICAVA ORS ?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for RADICAVA ORS is 70510-2322, listed by Shionogi Inc..

Product NDC

70510-2322

Package NDC

70510-2322-1

Other RADICAVA ORS Dosages

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