What is Radicava: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 31, 2020

Radicava overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Radicava

Generic Names:

  • Radicava

Uses:

  • Treats amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Central Nervous System Agent

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Radicava used for?

What form(s) does Radicava come in

  • Injectable

What are common Radicava doses?

  • Bag 100ML of 30MG/100ML

Common Radicava prescriptions

  • Radicava
    100ml of 30mg/100ml flex cont

How to take Radicava

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Radicava

Radicava contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to edaravone.

Radicava warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a history of asthma or sulfite allergy.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Radicava interactions

Radicava side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Blistering, peeling, red skin rash

  • Problems with balance or walking

  • Unusual bruising

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Headache

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