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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

CENTAUR HOUSE, Near Grand Hyatt, Vakola ,Santacruz – East, Mumbai – 400 055, India.
Other Info - ATR0116

FAQs

ATREST 12.5 TABLET contains tetrabenazine, which works by depleting the stores of certain chemical messengers in the brain that helps in controlling body movements.

No, if you forget to take one dose, never make up for the missing dose by doubling it at the next time. Instead, please continue with the next dose when it is due.

No, if taken more than the recommended dose, you may develop drowsiness, sweating, low blood pressure, and extremely low body temperature. Contact your doctor right away in this case.

No, do not take ATREST 12.5 TABLET instead reach out to your doctor if you are intolerant to sugars because these tablets contain lactose.

No, do not stop taking ATREST 12.5 TABLET on your own unless instructed by your doctor. Abruptly stopping may lead recurrence of disease conditions.

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Alcohol

Caution

It causes excessive sleepiness if you consume alcohol while taking this ATREST 12.5 TABLET .

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, speak to your doctor before taking the ATREST 12.5 TABLET . It may harm the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Do not take ATREST 12.5 TABLET or stop using it immediately if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

It causes drowsiness and impairs your ability to drive carefully.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a history of liver disease/conditions, ATREST 12.5 TABLET should be taken with caution. However, dose adjustments will be made by the doctor accordingly.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a history of kidney diseases, ATREST 12.5 TABLET should be taken with caution. However, dose adjustments will be made by the doctor accordingly.

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Children

Unsafe

It is not recommended for treatment in children.

About ATREST 12.5 TABLET

ATREST 12.5 TABLET is in a class of medications called vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitors. It is used in the treatment of Huntington's disease. Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited disease that causes certain nerve cells in the brain to waste away. People are born with a defective genes.

ATREST 12.5 TABLET contains tetrabenazine, which works by depleting the stores of certain chemical messengers in the brain that helps in controlling body movements.

Use ATREST 12.5 TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of ATREST 12.5 TABLET are nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), anxiety, fatigue, sleepiness, akathisia (inability to stay still), and depression. Most of these side effects fade away gradually over time without the need for medical intervention. However, consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue using ATREST 12.5 TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not use ATREST 12.5 TABLET without a doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Consult your doctor before using ATREST 12.5 TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use ATREST 12.5 TABLET in more than prescribed doses or longer duration as it may cause adverse effects. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking ATREST 12.5 TABLET to rule out any side effects.

Uses of ATREST 12.5 TABLET

Huntington's disease

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Medicinal Benefits

Overactive secretion of chemicals like serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the brain causes degeneration of nerves, due to which you may lose the ability to control your thoughts, emotions, or movements. This ATREST 12.5 TABLET works by reducing the overactivity of these natural substances in the brain that transmits signals between the nerves and, in turn, lowers brain signals that trigger involuntary muscle movements.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of ATREST 12.5 TABLET

  • Nausea
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Anxiety
  • Fatigue
  • Sleepiness
  • Akathisia (inability to stay still)
  • Depression

Drug Warnings

You may have unusual changes in mood or behaviour, trouble sitting still, or feel nervous and irritable. Sit or stand slowly if you feel dizzy. Check the progress of ATREST 12.5 TABLET at regular doctor visits and keep track of the symptoms and side effects if you notice any. It may make some people severely depressed and increase the risks of suicidal thoughts and tendencies. Do not take these medicines together with other medications such as risperidone and MAO inhibitors. Do not use if you are severely depressed and are on current treatment with antidepressants.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Atrest 12.5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Tranylcypromine and Atrest 12.5 Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine and Atrest 12.5 Tablet together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Atrest 12.5 Tablet:
Combining Dronedarone and Atrest 12.5 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dronedarone and Atrest 12.5 Tablet together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhoea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Atrest 12.5 Tablet:
Combining Furazolidone and Atrest 12.5 Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone and Atrest 12.5 Tablet together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness, speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Atrest 12.5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Atrest 12.5 Tablet and Metoclopramide can increase the risk of side effects like uncontrolled movement disorder.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Atrest 12.5 Tablet and Metoclopramide together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle spasms or movements that you can't stop or control, such as lip smacking, chewing, frowning or scowling, tongue thrusting, teeth clenching, jaw twitching, blinking, eye-rolling, shaking or jerking of arms and legs, tremor, restlessness, and foot tapping, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Atrest 12.5 Tablet:
Taking Atrest 12.5 Tablet and Sparfloxacin can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Atrest 12.5 Tablet with Sparfloxacin together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Atrest 12.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Rasagiline and Atrest 12.5 Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rasagiline and Atrest 12.5 Tablet together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Atrest 12.5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Thioridazine and Atrest 12.5 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Thioridazine and Atrest 12.5 Tablet together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhoea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Atrest 12.5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Pimozide and Atrest 12.5 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pimozide and Atrest 12.5 Tablet together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, contact your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhoea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Atrest 12.5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Cisapride and Atrest 12.5 Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cisapride and Atrest 12.5 Tablet together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhoea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Atrest 12.5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Procarbazine and Atrest 12.5 Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Procarbazine and Atrest 12.5 Tablet together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor advises. However, if you experience any symptoms like severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness, speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Habit Forming

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a healthy weight. Stay physically active.
  • Consume fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid spicy, salty, and deep-fried foods. Eating healthy can help you to recover faster.
  • Avoid tea, coffee, and cold drinks.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Fluids are necessary to maintain blood flow in your body.
  • Avoid the intake of alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and also can affect your sleep.
  • Avoid physical and psychological stress.

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