Substance / Medication

Deutetrabenazine

Overview

Active Ingredient
deutetrabenazine
RxNorm CUI
1876905

Indications

® ® AUSTEDO XRand AUSTEDOare indicated in adults for the treatment of: 14.1 [see Clinical Studies ()] chorea associated with Huntington’s disease 14.2 [see Clinical Studies ()] tardive dyskinesia

Labeler: Teva Neuroscience, Inc.Updated: 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

AUSTEDO XR and AUSTEDO can increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts and behavior (suicidality) in patients with Huntington’s disease. Anyone considering the use of AUSTEDO XR or AUSTEDO must balance the risks of depression and suicidality with the clinical need for treatment of chorea.

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

AUSTEDO XR and AUSTEDO are contraindicated in patients: 5.1 [see Warnings and Precautions ()] With Huntington’s disease who are suicidal, or have untreated or inadequately treated depression. 8.6 12.3 [see Use in Specific Populations (), Clinical Pharmacology ()] With hepatic impairment. 7.2 [see Dr

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Evaluation of Deutetrabenazine's Potential to Delay Cardiac Repolarization Using Concentration-QTc Analysis.
Schneider Frank, Darpo Borje, Loupe Pippa S et al. · Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev · 2023
PMID: 36098670RCTFull text (PMC)
Minimal clinically important change in Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale score in tardive dyskinesia as assessed in pivotal trials of deutetrabenazine.
Hauser Robert A, Barkay Hadas, Wilhelm Amanda et al. · Parkinsonism Relat Disord · 2022
PMID: 35299070RCT
Safety and Efficacy of Flexible-Dose Deutetrabenazine in Children and Adolescents With Tourette Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Jankovic Joseph, Coffey Barbara, Claassen Daniel O et al. · JAMA Netw Open · 2021
PMID: 34609495RCTFull text (PMC)
Deutetrabenazine treatment outcomes with doses above U.S. Food and Drug Administration maximum approved doses in Huntington's disease chorea: A dual-site analysis.
Dodson Kayla, Livezey Sabrina, Denson Brittany et al. · J Huntingtons Dis · 2025
PMID: 40123209Observational
Safety and Efficacy of Deutetrabenazine at High versus Lower Daily Dosages in the ARC-HD Study to Treat Chorea in Huntington Disease.
Frank Samuel, Testa Claudia M, Goldstein Jody et al. · CNS Drugs · 2025
PMID: 39825184ObservationalFull text (PMC)
Comparative Analysis of Deutetrabenazine and Valbenazine as VMAT2 Inhibitors for Tardive Dyskinesia: A Systematic Review.
Golsorkhi Mohadese, Koch Jessa, Pedouim Farzin et al. · Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y) · 2024
PMID: 38497033ObservationalFull text (PMC)
The Safety of Deutetrabenazine for Chorea in Huntington Disease: An Open-Label Extension Study.
Frank Samuel, Testa Claudia, Edmondson Mary C et al. · CNS Drugs · 2022
PMID: 36242718ObservationalFull text (PMC)
Pharmacokinetics of Deutetrabenazine and Tetrabenazine: Dose Proportionality and Food Effect.
Schneider Frank, Stamler David, Bradbury Margaret et al. · Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev · 2021
PMID: 33038289ObservationalFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Deutetrabenazine (substance)
SNOMED CT
733658007
UMLS CUI
C4277781
RxNorm CUI
1876905
Labeler
Teva Neuroscience, Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

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Conditions
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Biomarkers
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.