Patient leaflet - GLENTEK 50 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS
i. what glentek 50 mg film-coated tablets is and what it is used for
What Glentek 50 mg Film-coated Tablets are
The active substance in Glentek is riluzole which acts on the nervous system.
What Glentek 50 mg Film-coated Tablets are used for
Glentek is used in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
ALS isaform of motor neurone disease where attacks of the nerve cells responsible for sending instructions to the muscles lead to weakness, muscle waste and paralysis.
The destruction of nerve cells in motor neurone disease may be caused by too much glutamate (a chemical messenger) in the brain and spinal cord. Glentek stops the release of glutamate and this may help in preventing the nerve cells being damaged.
Please consult your doctor for more information about ALS and the reason why this medicine has been prescribed for you.
2. what you need to know before you take glentek 50 mg film-coated tablets
Do not take Glentek 50 mg Film-coated Tablets
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– if you are allergic to riluzole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
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– if you have any liver disease or increased blood levels of some enzymes of the liver (transaminases).
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– if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor before taking Glentek 50 mg film-coated tablets:
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– if you have any liver problems: yellowing of your skin or the white of your eyes (jaundice), itching all over, feeling sick, being sick
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– if your kidneys are not working very well
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– if you have any fever: itmaybeduetoa low number of white blood cells which can cause an increased risk of infection
If any of the above applies to you, or if you are not sure, tell your doctor who will decide what to do. Children and adolescents
If you are less than 18 years of age, the use of Glentek 50 mg film-coated tablets is not recommended because there is no information available in this population.
Other medicines and Glentek 50 mg film-coated tablets:
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility
You MUST NOT take Glentek if you are or think you may be pregnant, orifyou are breast-feeding.
If you think you may be pregnant, or if you intend to breast-feed, ask your doctor for advice before taking Glentek.
Driving and using machines
You can drive or use any tools or machines, unless you feel dizzy or light headed after taking this medicine.
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3. how to take glentek 50 mg film-coated tablets
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The recommended dose is one tablet, twice a day.
The tablets should be taken by mouth, every 12 hours, at the same time of the day each day (e.g. in the morning and evening).
If you take more Glentek 50 mg Film-coated Tablets than you should
If you take too many tablets, contact your doctor or the nearest hospital emergency department immediately.
If you forget to take Glentek 50 mg Film-coated Tablets
If you forget to take your tablet, leave out that dose completely and take the next tablet at the usual time.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
IMPORTANT
Tell your doctor immediately
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– if you experience any fever (increase in temperature) because Glentek may cause a decrease in the number of white blood cells. Your doctor may want to take a blood sample to check the number of white blood cells, which are important in fighting infections.
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– if you experience any of the following symptoms: yellowing of your skin or the white of your eyes (jaundice), itching all over, feeling sick, being sick, as this may be signs of liver disease (hepatitis).Your doctor may do regular blood tests while you are taking Glentek to make sure that this does not occur.
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– if you experience cough or difficulties in breathing, as this may be a sign of lung disease (called interstitial lung disease).
Other side effects
Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) of Glentek are:
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– tiredness
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– feeling sick
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– increased blood levels of some enzymes of the liver (transaminases).
Common side effects (may affect upto 1 in 10 people ) of Glentek are:
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– dizziness – numbness or – vomiting
tingling of the mouth
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– sleepiness – increase in heart beat – diarrhoea
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– headache – abdominal pain – pain
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) of Glentek are:
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– anaemia
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– allergic reactions
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– inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme, website:. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and the blister after EXP:. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how
to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
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6. FURTHERINFORMATION
What Glentek 50 mg Film-coated Tablets looks like and contents of the pack
Glentek 50 mg film-coated Tablets are supplied as:
White to off-white, capsule shaped, bevelled edged film-coated tablets, engraved with ‚381‘ on one side and ‚G‘ on other side.
Glentek 50 mg film-coated Tablets are available in PVC/PVDC aluminium blisters of 28, 56, 98 film-coated tablets.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Limited
Laxmi House, 2 B DraycottAvenue,
Kenton, Middlesex HA3 0BU,
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals s.r.o.
Fibichova 143, 566 17 Vysoke Myto,
Czech Republic
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Limited
Building 2, Croxley Park,
Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, WD18 8YA
United Kingdom
This leaflet was last revised in 04/2020
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5. HOW TO STORE GLENTEK 50 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
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