Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Deutetrabenazine Tablet

Deutetrabenazine Tablet

Generic nameDeutetrabenazine
Drug classVMAT2 inhibitors (vesicular monoamine transporter 2 inhibitor)
FormsAustedo tablets: 6 mg, 9 mg, 12 mg

Deutetrabenazine is a prescription medicine (brand names Austedo and Austedo XR) used to reduce involuntary movements caused by tardive dyskinesia and Huntington's disease. It does not cure these conditions or treat other symptoms such as problems with thinking or emotions.

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