Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Edaravone(1.5mg)
Aravon Injection is administered as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is given in cases where oral administration is not possible. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
The most common side effects of this medicine are headache, bruising, and walking difficulties (gait disturbance). You may also notice some injection site reactions such as pain, redness, or swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. You should inform the doctor if you develop any allergic reactions like itching, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, after taking the medication as these require immediate medical attention.
Although the exact mechanism of action of edaravone in the treatment of ALS is unknown, its therapeutic effect may be due to its known antioxidant properties; oxidative stress is a part of the process that kills neurons in patients with ALS.
After oral administration in a fasted condition, edaravone was well absorbed with a time to reach Cmax of 0.3 to 0.8 hours. The Cmax and AUC of unchanged edaravone increased as the dose increased within the range of 30 to 300 mg.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Aravon
Bruise
Walking difficulties
Headache
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Edaravone is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to edaravone or any of the other ingredients in the product.
Aravon Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aravon Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Aravon Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Edaravone injection is used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease; a condition in which the nerves that control muscle movement slowly die, causing the muscles to shrink and weaken). Edaravone injection is in a class of medications called antioxidants.
Edaravone has no listed serious interactions with other drugs. Edaravone has no listed moderate interactions with other drugs.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
Aravon Injection slows decline of physical function and helps relieve symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) such as muscle cramps and fatigue.
It is given through a needle into a vein by your healthcare provider.
It takes about 60 minutes to receive a full dose of Aravon Injection.
Wear relaxed, loose-fitting clothing and keep yourself hydrated when treated with this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience itching, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, breathing problems or have trouble swallowing after receiving this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to sulfa drugs.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What are the side effects of Aravon Injection?
The most common side effects of Aravon Injection include confusion, headache, and difficulty in walking. Other uncommon side effects are skin allergy (rash and itching), breathing difficulty, chest tightness, wheezing, coughing (especially in people with asthma), and fungal infections.
Q. How is Aravon Injection given?
Aravon Injection injection comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected intravenously (into a vein) over 60 minutes by a health care professional in a doctor's office or medical facility. During the initial stage of treatment, Aravon Injection is usually given once a day for the first 14 days of a 28-day cycle. After the first cycle, it is given once a day for the first 10 days of a 28-day cycle. Your doctor will decide how often you are to receive Aravon Injection based on your body's response to this medication.
Q. Can amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) be cured by Aravon Injection?
Aravon Injection injection is used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a condition in which the nerves that control muscle movement slowly die, causing the muscles to shrink and weaken. Aravon Injection works by slowing the nerve damage associated with the worsening of ALS symptoms.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking Edaravone?
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to edaravone, any other medications, sodium bisulfite, or any of the ingredients in Aravon Injection injection. If you are taking or planning to take any other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements inform your doctor beforehand. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had asthma or if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while receiving edaravone, call your doctor.
