User:Mr. Ibrahem/Valbenazine
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Trade names | Ingrezza |
Other names | NBI-98854 |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
Routes of administration | By mouth |
Drug class | Vesicular monoamine transporter 2 inhibitor (VMAT2)[1] |
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Pharmacokinetic data | |
Protein binding | >99% |
Metabolism | Activation by hydrolysis, deactivation by CYP3A, CYP2D6 |
Metabolites | [+]-α-Dihydrotetrabenazine (active metabolite) |
Elimination half-life | 15–22 hrs |
Excretion | 60% urine, 30% faeces |
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Formula | C24H38N2O4 |
Molar mass | 418.578 g·mol−1 |
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Valbenazine, sold under the trade name Ingrezza, is a medication used to treat tardive dyskinesia, a long term movement disorder due to antipsychotics.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Long term use is required.[1]
Common side effects include dry mouth, sleepiness, urinary retention, dizziness, and headache.[1] Other side effects include QT prolongation.[2] Use is not recommended in those with severe kidney problems.[1] It is a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor.[1]
Valbenazine was approved for medical use in the United States in 2017.[1] As of 2018 it costs 5,750 to 6,225 USD per month.[2] It is only available at certain pharmacies.[3] There is not currently plans to sell it in Europe as of 2018.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Valbenazine Monograph for Professionals". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ a b Uhlyar, S; Rey, JA (June 2018). "Valbenazine (Ingrezza): The First FDA-Approved Treatment for Tardive Dyskinesia". P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management. 43 (6): 328–331. PMID 29896031.
- ^ "Ingrezza Prices, Coupons & Savings Tips - GoodRx". GoodRx. Archived from the original on 21 April 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
- ^ "Valbenazine". SPS - Specialist Pharmacy Service. Archived from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.