Medications Flashcards
(132 cards)
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What are the brand names of Levodopa?
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Often combined with levodopa
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What are the dosages for Levodopa?
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Available in combinations such as 25mg/100mg or 25mg/250mg with levodopa
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What are the indications for Levodopa?
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Used to inhibit peripheral decarboxylase in order to reduce peripheral side effects of levodopa and increase the amount of levodopa reaching the brain
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What is the dosing schedule for Levodopa?
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Given in combination with levodopa
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What are the adverse effects of Levodopa?
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Generally, the side effects are minimal, but can occur if used at high doses (e.g
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What are the tips for using Levodopa?
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Typically given with levodopa
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What are the brand names of Carbidopa?
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Often combined with levodopa
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What are the dosages for Carbidopa?
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Available in combinations such as 25mg/100mg or 25mg/250mg with levodopa
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What are the indications for Carbidopa?
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Used to inhibit peripheral decarboxylase in order to reduce peripheral side effects of levodopa and increase the amount of levodopa reaching the brain
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What is the dosing schedule for Carbidopa?
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Given in combination with levodopa
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What are the adverse effects of Carbidopa?
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Generally, the side effects are minimal, but can occur if used at high doses (e.g
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What are the tips for using Carbidopa?
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Typically given with levodopa
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What are the brand names of Benserazide?
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Often combined with levodopa as Madopar
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What are the dosages for Benserazide?
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Available in combinations with levodopa such as 10/100 or 25/250
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What are the indications for Benserazide?
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Used to inhibit peripheral decarboxylase to reduce peripheral side effects of levodopa
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What is the dosing schedule for Benserazide?
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Given in combination with levodopa
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What are the adverse effects of Benserazide?
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Generally, the side effects are minimal
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What are the tips for using Benserazide?
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Typically given with levodopa
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What are the brand names of Selegiline?
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Deprenyl, Eldepryl
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What are the dosages for Selegiline?
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5 mg tablets
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What are the indications for Selegiline?
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MAO-B inhibitor used in Parkinson’s disease
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What is the dosing schedule for Selegiline?
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Usually 5-10 mg daily
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What are the adverse effects of Selegiline?
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Insomnia
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What are the tips for using Selegiline?
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Has a mild effect when used alone, but can enhance the effects of levodopa.
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What are the brand names of Rasagiline?
Not specified in sources
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What are the dosages for Rasagiline?
Not specified in sources
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What are the indications for Rasagiline?
MAO-B inhibitor
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What is the dosing schedule for Rasagiline?
Not specified in sources
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What are the adverse effects of Rasagiline?
Not specified in sources
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What are the tips for using Rasagiline?
Not specified in sources.
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What are the brand names of Entacapone?
Comtan
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What are the dosages for Entacapone?
200 mg
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What are the indications for Entacapone?
COMT inhibitor, used to reduce the metabolism of levodopa in the periphery
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What is the dosing schedule for Entacapone?
Taken with each dose of levodopa
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What are the adverse effects of Entacapone?
Diarrhea, blood disorders, and liver issues
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What are the tips for using Entacapone?
Should be used in conjunction with levodopa
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What are the brand names of Tolcapone?
Not specified in sources
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What are the dosages for Tolcapone?
Available in 100 mg and 200 mg tablets
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What are the indications for Tolcapone?
COMT inhibitor that works both peripherally and centrally
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What is the dosing schedule for Tolcapone?
Taken with each dose of levodopa
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What are the adverse effects of Tolcapone?
Diarrhea, blood disorders, and liver issues
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What are the tips for using Tolcapone?
Has a longer half-life and a stronger effect than entacapone
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What are the brand names of Pramipexole?
Sifrol, Sifrol ER
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What are the dosages for Pramipexole?
Available in both base and salt forms (e.g., 0.25 mg base is equivalent to 0.7mg salt and 0.18 mg base is equivalent to 0.25 mg salt)
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What are the indications for Pramipexole?
D2 selective dopamine agonist used in Parkinson's disease
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What is the dosing schedule for Pramipexole?
Usually starts at 1.5 mg daily and increases every two weeks to a maximum of 4.5 mg
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What are the adverse effects of Pramipexole?
Nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, psychosis, and sudden sleep attacks
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What are the tips for using Pramipexole?
Caution advised with driving
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What are the brand names of Ropinirole?
Requip, Ralnea XL
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What are the dosages for Ropinirole?
Available in 0.25 mg and 1 mg tablets with extended release versions available
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What are the indications for Ropinirole?
D2 dopamine agonist used in Parkinson's disease
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What is the dosing schedule for Ropinirole?
Not specified in sources
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What are the adverse effects of Ropinirole?
Nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, psychosis, and sudden sleep attacks
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What are the tips for using Ropinirole?
Hepaticaly metabolized, may be useful in patients who cannot tolerate pramipexole.
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What are the brand names of Rotigotine?
Not available in the market
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What are the dosages for Rotigotine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the indications for Rotigotine?
Dopamine agonist used in Parkinson's disease
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What is the dosing schedule for Rotigotine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the adverse effects of Rotigotine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the tips for using Rotigotine?
Not specified in sources.
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What are the brand names of Bromocriptine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the dosages for Bromocriptine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the indications for Bromocriptine?
Ergot derivative dopamine agonist, but not frequently used due to side effects
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What is the dosing schedule for Bromocriptine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the adverse effects of Bromocriptine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the tips for using Bromocriptine?
Not frequently used due to side effects.
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What are the brand names of Pergolide?
Not specified in sources
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What are the dosages for Pergolide?
Not specified in sources
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What are the indications for Pergolide?
Ergot derivative dopamine agonist, but not frequently used due to side effects
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What is the dosing schedule for Pergolide?
Not specified in sources
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What are the adverse effects of Pergolide?
Not specified in sources
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What are the tips for using Pergolide?
Not frequently used due to side effects.
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What are the brand names of Cabergoline?
Not specified in sources
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What are the dosages for Cabergoline?
Not specified in sources
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What are the indications for Cabergoline?
Ergot derivative dopamine agonist, but not frequently used due to side effects
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What is the dosing schedule for Cabergoline?
Not specified in sources
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What are the adverse effects of Cabergoline?
Not specified in sources
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What are the tips for using Cabergoline?
Not frequently used due to side effects.
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What are the brand names of Amantadine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the dosages for Amantadine?
100 mg and 300 mg capsules
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What are the indications for Amantadine?
Antiviral drug that can also be used to treat dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease
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What is the dosing schedule for Amantadine?
100 to 300 mg per day
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What are the adverse effects of Amantadine?
Livedo reticularis, peripheral edema, hallucinations, psychosis, urinary retention, and dry mouth
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What are the tips for using Amantadine?
Tolerance to its effects can develop over time
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What are the brand names of Trihexyphenidyl?
Artane
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What are the dosages for Trihexyphenidyl?
Not specified in sources
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What are the indications for Trihexyphenidyl?
Anticholinergic, mainly used for tremor in Parkinson's disease
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What is the dosing schedule for Trihexyphenidyl?
Not specified in sources
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What are the adverse effects of Trihexyphenidyl?
Confusion, hallucinations, dry mouth, and urinary retention
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What are the tips for using Trihexyphenidyl?
Not recommended for elderly patients.
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What are the brand names of Biperiden?
Not specified in sources
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What are the dosages for Biperiden?
Not specified in sources
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What are the indications for Biperiden?
Anticholinergic, mainly used for tremor in Parkinson's disease
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What is the dosing schedule for Biperiden?
Not specified in sources
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What are the adverse effects of Biperiden?
Confusion, hallucinations, dry mouth, and urinary retention
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What are the tips for using Biperiden?
Not recommended for elderly patients.
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What are the brand names of Diphenhydramine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the dosages for Diphenhydramine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the indications for Diphenhydramine?
Anticholinergic, can be used for drug-induced parkinsonism
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What is the dosing schedule for Diphenhydramine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the adverse effects of Diphenhydramine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the tips for using Diphenhydramine?
Not specified in sources.
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What are the brand names of Pimozide?
Orap, Orap forte
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What are the dosages for Pimozide?
2 mg and 4 mg tablets
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What are the indications for Pimozide?
Antidopaminergic drug used for tics, including Tourette's syndrome
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What is the dosing schedule for Pimozide?
Not specified in sources
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What are the adverse effects of Pimozide?
Not specified in sources
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What are the tips for using Pimozide?
Not specified in sources.
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What are the brand names of Haloperidol?
Not specified in sources
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What are the dosages for Haloperidol?
Not specified in sources
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What are the indications for Haloperidol?
Antidopaminergic medication
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What is the dosing schedule for Haloperidol?
Not specified in sources
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What are the adverse effects of Haloperidol?
Not specified in sources
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What are the tips for using Haloperidol?
Not specified in sources.
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What are the brand names of Clozapine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the dosages for Clozapine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the indications for Clozapine?
Atypical antipsychotic that can be used to treat psychosis associated with Parkinson's disease
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What is the dosing schedule for Clozapine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the adverse effects of Clozapine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the tips for using Clozapine?
Works through a mechanism different from dopamine pathways.
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What are the brand names of Quetiapine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the dosages for Quetiapine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the indications for Quetiapine?
Atypical antipsychotic that can be used to treat psychosis associated with Parkinson's disease
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What is the dosing schedule for Quetiapine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the adverse effects of Quetiapine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the tips for using Quetiapine?
Works through a mechanism different from dopamine pathways.
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What are the brand names of Tetrabenazine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the dosages for Tetrabenazine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the indications for Tetrabenazine?
Depletes dopamine stores in the nerve terminal, and is used to treat Huntington's disease
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What is the dosing schedule for Tetrabenazine?
Not specified in sources
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What are the adverse effects of Tetrabenazine?
Extra pyramidal symptoms may develop
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What are the tips for using Tetrabenazine?
Not specified in sources.
