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Indications

Nitoman is a medication that is primarily used for the treatment of jerky, irregular uncontrollable movements caused by conditions such as Huntington’s chorea, senile chorea, and tardive dyskinesia.

Nitoman contains the active ingredient tetrabenazine. Tetrabenazine is also used for the treatment of tics or Tourette’s syndrome. It works by reducing the amount of certain chemicals in the brain that contribute to these movements.

Use and Dosage

Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using tetrabenazine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once a day in the morning when you first start treatment. Your doctor may gradually increase your dose to 2 or 3 times a day over several weeks. A slow increase in your dose will help your doctor find the best dose for you while keeping side effects as low as possible.

The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day.

If you stop taking this drug for several days, and then start taking it again, you may need to slowly increase your dose until you reach the regular dose you had been taking. Follow your doctor’s directions on how to restart treatment.

Tell your doctor if your uncontrolled movements do not improve or if they worsen.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Tetrabenazine may cause serious side effects including:

• Tremors, shaking, restless movement, problems with balance
• Uncontrolled muscle movements in your face (chewing, lip smacking, frowning, tongue movement, blinking or eye movement)
• Trouble swallowing
• Fast or pounding heartbeats
• Light-headed feeling, like you might pass out
• Severe nervous system reaction–very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats

Common side effects of tetrabenazine may include:

• Drowsiness, tiredness
• Depressed mood
• Nausea
• Feeling anxious, agitated, or restless

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Cautions

• Before taking tetrabenazine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to deutetrabenazine; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: breast cancer, liver problems, certain heart problems (fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG).
• This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).
• Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
• During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
• It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Forms and Strengths

Nitoman is available in the following forms and strengths:

• Nitoman Scored Tablet:
  • 25 mg
• Tetrabenazine Tablet:
  • 25 mg

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

If you miss your doses for more than 5 days in a row, ask your doctor before you start taking tetrabenazine again.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

What should I avoid while taking tetrabenazine?

Tetrabenazine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.

Resources:

1. https://www.medbroadcast.com/drug/getdrug/nitoman
2. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-151522/tetrabenazine-oral/details
3. https://www.drugs.com/tetrabenazine.html#side-effects
4. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a618009.html
5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2730806/