Once you and your healthcare provider have decided that EXSERVAN™ (riluzole) is right for you and it has been prescribed, you can begin to work with a Clinical Educator.
A Clinical Educator will support you and your caregiver with information and education about ALS and the use of EXSERVAN™. They'll also be able to recommend ALS educational resources nearby.
Remember: A Clinical Educator does not take the place of your doctor. Always direct questions about your condition, diagnosis, and treatment to your doctor.
The Welcome Call Educator will confirm your treatment status and help you connect with the EXSERVAN™ Clinical Educator in your area (see map below for more information).
The Clinical Educator is an educational resource for patients who have been prescribed EXSERVAN™. The Clinical Educator is provided by MTPA and VMS and is not affiliated with or provided by a healthcare provider. The Clinical Educator does not provide medical advice. All questions about your condition, diagnosis or treatment should be referred to your healthcare provider.
The Clinical Educator will provide tools, information, education, and access to resources to help evaluate the challenges ahead as you begin treatment.
When choosing to work with support services, you’re connected with a dedicated Clinical Educator. And with each conversation, you’ll be building a relationship with someone who can help locate ALS resources that support your needs.
On the first call, you’ll answer a few questions so a Clinical Educator can better understand your situation. You will then provide consent to work with them. After that, you’ll have a chance to ask questions and learn about the role of the Clinical Educator and the support they can offer.
For everyone who faces ALS, their lives are forever changed. Once you and your doctor have made the decision to seek treatment with EXSERVAN™, a Clinical Educator can be there for educational support throughout your EXSERVAN™ experience.
Please explore the map to learn more about EXSERVAN™ Clinical Educators around the country.
The Clinical Educator is an educational resource for patients who have been prescribed EXSERVAN™. The Clinical Educator is provided by MTPA and VMS and is not affiliated with or provided by a healthcare provider. The Clinical Educator does not provide medical advice. All questions about your condition, diagnosis or treatment should be referred to your healthcare provider.
Do not use if you are allergic to riluzole or to any of its ingredients.
Before using EXSERVAN™, tell your doctor about all the medicines you take and all your health conditions, including if you:
EXSERVAN™ can cause serious side effects, including:
Liver Problems: Cases of liver injury, some fatal, have occurred in patients taking riluzole. Consult your doctor promptly if you experience unexplained nausea, vomiting, stomach (abdominal) pain, fatigue, weight loss (anorexia), jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes), and/or dark urine.
Low White Blood Cell Counts (Neutropenia): Tell your doctor if you develop a fever while taking EXSERVAN™.
Serious Lung Problems (Interstitial Lung Disease): Tell your doctor if you have problems with your lungs or breathing such as dry cough and difficult or labored breathing. Discontinue EXSERVAN™ immediately if you develop interstitial lung disease.
The most common side effects include numbness in the mouth or tongue, muscle weakness, nausea, lung problems, high blood pressure, and stomach (abdominal) pain.
These are not all the possible side effects of EXSERVAN™. Consult your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
To report side effects, contact Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. at
Use EXSERVAN™ as prescribed. The recommended dosage for EXSERVAN™ is 50 mg taken orally twice daily at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Place EXSERVAN™ oral film strip on the top of the tongue where it will adhere and dissolve. Swallow in a normal manner. Do not cut or split the film or take liquids with EXSERVAN™. Do not chew, spit, or talk while EXSERVAN™ is dissolving. Read the Instructions for Use for EXSERVAN™.
EXSERVAN™ (riluzole) is indicated for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Please click here to see the full Prescribing Information for EXSERVAN™.