Tetrabenazine

FDA Approved: * August 17, 2015
Pharm Company: * SUN PHARMA GLOBAL
Category: Genetic Disorders

Tetrabenazine is a drug for the symptomatic treatment of hyperkinetic movement disorders. It is sold under the brand names Nitoman and Xenazine among others. On August 15, 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of tetrabenazine to treat chorea associated with Huntington's disease. Although other drugs had been used "off label," tetrabenazine was the first approved treatment for Huntington's disease in the U.S.[3] The compound has been known since the 1950... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Tetrabenazine 12.5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0054-0468
Labeler:
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Tetrabenazine 25 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 0054-0469
Labeler:
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Tetrabenazine 12.5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 27241-176
Labeler:
Ajanta Pharma Limited
Tetrabenazine 25 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 27241-177
Labeler:
Ajanta Pharma Limited
Tetrabenazine 12.5 mg Oral Tablet, Coated
NDC: 31722-821
Labeler:
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Tetrabenazine 25 mg Oral Tablet, Coated
NDC: 31722-822
Labeler:
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Tetrabenazine 12.5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 42291-806
Labeler:
Avkare, Inc.
Tetrabenazine 25 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 42291-807
Labeler:
Avkare, Inc.
Tetrabenazine 12.5 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 43598-394
Labeler:
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Inc
Tetrabenazine 25 mg Oral Tablet
NDC: 43598-395
Labeler:
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Inc

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