PRODUCT DETAILS

About Convaron Injection

EDARAVONE belongs to a class of medication known as 'neuroprotective', primarily indicated in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This medicine prevents and treats the further progression of this neurological (specialized cells responsible for sending signals to the brain) disease. ALS is a progressive neurological disease that damages the nerve cells responsible for walking, chewing, and talking especially in the brain and spinal cord. As this disease is progressive so its symptoms get worse over time if the right treatment is not provided. 

EDARAVONE contains 'Edaravone' that helps to slow down the worsening of the neurological disease. It is an antioxidant that prevents the death of nerve cells and preserves the functioning of muscles. EDARAVONE helps to keep nerve cells healthy so that an individual can perform normal activities like walking, and eating during the day.

EDARAVONE is available in injection form that needs to be injected by a health care professional. You are advised to take EDARAVONE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience walking, bruising, and headache.  Most of these side effects of EDARAVONE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take EDARAVONE if you are allergic to EDARAVONE or any of its ingredients. EDARAVONE injection or infusion should be done under the supervision of a doctor only. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should ask their doctor before taking EDARAVONE as it is not known whether the drug affects the nourishing baby or not.  The safety and efficacy of EDARAVONE in children have not been established so better to consult with the doctor. Although EDARAVONE is safe for old patients still it should only be injected into older persons after asking a doctor as older individuals are more sensitive to the negative effects of the medicine.

Uses of Convaron Injection

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Medicinal Benefits of Convaron Injection

EDARAVONE is used to treat certain nerve diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It is used to slow down the worsening of this disease. This medicine has antioxidant properties that slow down the process that kills and damages the neurons (oxidative). When EDARAVONE is injected it relieves the effects of oxidative stress and preserves the healthy nerves and muscle function. Doing so helps a person to carry out their daily activities like walking, maintaining good posture, speaking, and chewing. However, EDARAVONE does not permanently cure this disease, and also it does not reverse the nerve damage that already happened.

Directions for Use

EDARAVONE is available in injection form, so it should be injected into the vein under medical supervision. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Convaron Injection

• Bruising (contusion)
• Problems walking (gait disturbance)
• Headache
• Wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Light-headed feeling

Similar Drugs

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor before taking EDARAVONE if you have had heart, kidney, or liver problems, nervous system disorders, respiratory disorders, or muscle weakness.  Do not take EDARAVONE if you have asthma or a sulfite allergy. EDARAVONE contains sodium bisulfite, which may cause a hypersensitive reaction that can be serious or life-threatening. Sodium bisulfite if given to asthmatic patients may cause asthmatic episodes so EDARAVONE is not recommended to use in asthma patients. Asthmatic persons are more sensitive to sulfite sensitivity. EDARAVONE should be administered at a doctor's office or hospital however a patient should consult with their doctor to know which action is right for them. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

EDARAVONE does not have any serious interaction with other medicines. 

Drug-Disease Interaction:

EDARAVONE may have interactions with disease conditions such as asthma.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol while taking EDARAVONE or not. It is better to ask your doctor.

PREGNANCY

Women who are pregnant should ask their doctor before taking EDARAVONE as it is not known whether the drug affects the baby or not.

BREAST FEEDING

Women who are breastfeeding should ask their doctor before taking EDARAVONE as it is not known whether the drug affects the nourishing baby or not.

DRIVING

Persons dealing with ASL face difficulty in driving with disease progression. Thus one should avoid driving while taking EDARAVONE.

LIVER

EDARAVONE is safe to be injected in persons with mild liver disease, usually, but caution is advised in patients with severe liver disease and should be used only if prescribed by a doctor.

KIDNEY

EDARAVONE should be used with caution in patients with severe renal function disorder and should be used only if prescribed by a doctor.