Edaravone, a free radical scavenger, attenuates behavioral deficits following transient forebrain ischemia by inhibiting oxidative damage in gerbils

► Neurobehavior deficits after transient ischemia were decreased by Edaravone administration. ► Oxidative stress markers were also reduced by Edaravone. ► Edaravone has anti-oxidative effects and induces neuroprotection in cerbral ischemia.