Tetrabenazine

Tetrabenazine belongs to a class of medicines called monoamine depletors. It is used for treating involuntary movements (chorea) caused by Huntington disease. It works by reducing the amount of some chemicals in the brain such as norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin.

This medicine may cause a few side effects like feeling depressed, feeling sleepy or drowsy, unusual muscle movements, feeling dizzy or light-headed, low blood pressure, nausea, stomach upset, difficulty sleeping, feeling anxious or confused, difficulty swallowing, muscle stiffness, fever, sweating and looking pale.

Before you start this medicine, it is important that your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, have liver, kidney or heart problems, depression, Parkinson-like symptoms, a tumour on your adrenal gland, or are using any other medicines. Do not take this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Tetrabenazine.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Huntington's Disease

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

• Anxiety

• Fatigue

• Sleepiness

• Akathisia

• Depression

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Atrest 12.5mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Atrest 12.5mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Atrest 12.5mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Tetrabenazine as ingredient

• Revocon 25Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

This medication behaves as a human vesicular monoamine transporter that is reversible. It is a type 2 inhibitor and acts in basal ganglia. It heightens depletion of the monoamine neurotransmitter dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine from the stores.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.