ALS: Medical Management

Question 1

ALS: Pharmacological Management

Answer 1

Riluzole (Rilutek)
Baclofen (Lioresal)
Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)
Diazepam (Valium)

Question 2

ALS: Pharmacological Management

Glutamate antagonist

Slows the deterioration of motor neurons (dose of 100mg/day)

Answer 2

Riluzole (Rilutek)

Question 3

ALS: Pharmacological Management

May be useful for patients troubled by spasticity which causes pain and interferes with self-care

Answer 3

Baclofen (Lioresal)
Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium)
Diazepam (Valium)

Question 4

ALS: Medical Management

Answer 4

1. Pharmacological management
2. Symptomatic treatment and rehabilitative measures are employed to support the pt and improve the quality of life
3. A pt experiencing problems with aspiration and swallowing may require enteral feeding
4. Mechanical ventilation (using negative pressure ventilators) is an option when alveolar hypoventilation develops