Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Only one drug (riluzole) is so far used in order to directly prolong the life-span of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Riluzole increases the life-span of patients by an average of three months. The drug still needs further investigation, but preliminary results are positive.
Improving life quality of ALS patients
Most of the treatment around ALS patients revolves around relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life.
Two-thirds of patients with ALS complain about pain. The pain comes from muscle cramps and fasciculations and spastic movements of limbs. Medicine such as Quinine Sulphate, Carbamazepine and Phenytoin is used to treat cramps and fasciculations.
Spastic movements of limbs can be reduced by Baclofen, Tizanidine and Tetrazepam.
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