AUSTEDO

After oral dosing, plasma concentrations of deutetrabenazine are low compared to that of the active deuterated metabolites because of the extensive hepatic metabolism of deutetrabenazine. AUSTEDO XR Systemic exposure (i.e., peak plasma concentrations [C max ] and the area under the plasma concentration-time curve [AUC]) for deutetrabenazine and the active, deuterated dihydro metabolites (HTBZ), α-HTBZ and β-HTBZ, increased proportionally to dose following single doses of AUSTEDO XR over the reco...

The studies described below establishing effectiveness for Huntington’s disease and tardive dyskinesia were conducted with AUSTEDO tablets. The efficacy of AUSTEDO XR is based on a relative bioavailability study comparing AUSTEDO XR tablets administered once daily and AUSTEDO tablets administered twice daily [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . 14.1 Chorea Associated with Huntington’s Disease The efficacy of AUSTEDO as a treatment for chorea associated with Huntington's disease was established primarily in Study 1, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center trial conducted ...

The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Depression and Suicidality in Patients with Huntington’s disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] QTc Prolongation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Akathisia, Agitation, and Restlessness [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Parkinsonism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Sedation and Somnolence [se...

AUSTEDO XR and AUSTEDO are contraindicated in patients: With Huntington’s disease who are suicidal, or have untreated or inadequately treated depression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . With hepatic impairment [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.6 ), Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Taking reserpine. At least 20 days should elapse after stopping reserpine before starting AUSTEDO XR or AU...

QT Prolongation: Avoid use in patients with congenital long QT syndrome or with arrhythmias associated with a prolonged QT interval ( 5.3 ) Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS): Discontinue if this occurs ( 5.4 ) Akathisia, agitation, restlessness, and parkinsonism: Reduce dose or discontinue if this occurs ( 5.5 , 5.6 ) Sedation/somnolence: May impair the patient’s ability to drive or operate complex machinery ( 5.7 ) 5.1 Depression and Suicidality in Patients with Huntington’s Disease Patients...

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Concomitant use of strong CYP2D6 inhibitors: Maximum recommended dose of AUSTEDO XR or AUSTEDO is 36 mg per day ( 2.3 , 7.1 ) Alcohol or other sedating drugs: May have additive sedation and somnolence ( 7.5 ) 7.1 Strong CYP2D6 Inhibitors A reduction in AUSTEDO XR or AUSTEDO dose may be necessary when adding a strong CYP2D6 inhibitor in patients maintained on a stable dose of AU...