Tetrabenazine



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  • Contains / Salt: Tetrabenazine


Tetrabenazine Information



Tetrabenazine Benefits & Uses

Tetrabenazine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Tetrabenazine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Huntington's Disease
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 12.5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose may increase 12.5 mg, 2 times daily or 25 mg once daily after 1 week
Geriatric
  • Disease: Huntington's Disease
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 12.5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Dose may increase 12.5 mg, 2 times daily or 25 mg once daily after 1 week


Tetrabenazine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tetrabenazine is used -

Common

Tetrabenazine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Tetrabenazine safe for pregnant women?


    Side effects of Tetrabenazine during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Tetrabenazine safe during breastfeeding?


    In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Tetrabenazine in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Tetrabenazine is unavailable.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Tetrabenazine on the Kidneys?


    Tetrabenazine rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Tetrabenazine on the Liver?


    Tetrabenazine has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Tetrabenazine on the Heart?


    Tetrabenazine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Tetrabenazine with Other Drugs

Tetrabenazine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Tetrabenazine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tetrabenazine unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Tetrabenazine

  • Is this Tetrabenazine habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Tetrabenazine.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Tetrabenazine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Tetrabenazine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Tetrabenazine for mental disorders.

    No

Tetrabenazine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Tetrabenazine


    Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tetrabenazine and food will interact.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Tetrabenazine


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tetrabenazine with alcohol.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xenazine® (tetrabenazine)



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