Ticstop Tablet

Composition of Ticstop Tablet

Ticstop Tablet contains Tetrabenazine (25mg). It belongs to the Anti-dementia / anti-parkinsonian agent class of medicines.

Uses of Ticstop Tablet

Ticstop Tablet is used in the treatment of Huntington's disease.

Key benefits

• Improves memory
• function and movement
• Slows the impact of symptoms on daily life

How Ticstop Tablet works

Ticstop Tablet works by depleting the stores of certain chemical messengers in the brain that helps in controlling body movements.

How to take Ticstop Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ticstop Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe confusion, abnormal movements, a very slow pulse and collapse. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Ticstop Tablet

Most side effects of Ticstop are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Anxiety Fatigue Sleepiness Akathisia Depression

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Ticstop Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Never stop a Parkinson's medicine suddenly — this can cause a severe and dangerous deterioration. Dose timing matters a great deal in Parkinson's disease. Take it at exactly the times prescribed. Report sudden daytime sleep attacks, hallucinations, or new gambling, spending or other impulsive behaviour — these are recognised effects and the dose may need review. Rise slowly from sitting or lying; a drop in blood pressure on standing is common.

Do not take Ticstop if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will assess suitability if you have heart, eye or psychiatric conditions.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-emetics such as metoclopramide and some antipsychotics can worsen Parkinson's symptoms. High-protein meals can reduce the absorption of levodopa — ask your doctor about timing.

How to store Ticstop Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Ticstop Tablet

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Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

Neurological agent

Drug class:

Anti-dementia / anti-parkinsonian agent