Overview
Indications
Tetrabenazine tablets are indicated for the treatment of chorea associated with Huntington's disease.
Boxed Warning
FDA Black Box Warning
Tetrabenazine can increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts and behavior (suicidality) in patients with Huntington’s disease. Anyone considering the use of tetrabenazine must balance the risks of depression and suicidality with the clinical need for control of chorea. Close observation o
Contraindications
When this intervention should not be used
Tetrabenazine tablets are contraindicated in patients: 5.1 [see Warnings and Precautions ()] Who are actively suicidal, or in patients with untreated or inadequately treated depression. 8.6 12.3 [see Use in Specific Populations (), Clinical Pharmacology ()] With hepatic impairment. 7.3 [see Drug Int
Indications & Related Conditions
Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships
Administration & Protocol
Dosing, route, and treatment protocol
Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.
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Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions
No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.
Clinical Trials
1 trials linked to this intervention
Research Evidence
Published studies and systematic reviews
Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed
Benefits & Expected Outcomes
Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.
Risks & Side Effects
Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.
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Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses
No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.
Alternatives & Comparisons
Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.
Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Substance / Medication
- Fully Specified Name
- Tetrabenazine (substance)
- SNOMED CT
- 363581004
- UMLS CUI
- C0039623
- RxNorm CUI
- 10390
- Labeler
- Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.
Clinical Data
This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.
Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.