Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Austedo

Descriptions


Deutetrabenazine is used to treat movement disorders, including tardive dyskinesia and chorea caused by Huntington's disease. Deutetrabenazine works in the central nervous system (CNS) to prevent the absorption of certain chemicals (eg, dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, histamine).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet, Extended Release
  • Tablet