A glutamate antagonist (RECEPTORS, GLUTAMATE) used as an anticonvulsant (ANTICONVULSANTS) and to prolong the survival of patients with AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS.

Synonyms: 0, RP-54274, PK26124, RP54274, PK-26124, PK 26124, 7LJ087RS6F, 2 Amino 6 trifluoromethoxybenzothiazole, Riluzole, 2-Amino-6-trifluoromethoxybenzothiazole, Rilutek, RP 54274