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ABSTRACT-

Ingrezza helps in preventing involuntary muscle movements by blocking the chemicals giving rise to them. It treats the symptoms of a nervous system disorder known as Tardive Dyskinesia which causes continuous and uncontrolled muscle movements, usually in the face like tongue or eye movement, chewing, lip smacking etc.

DOSAGE–

• Ingrezza is to be taken as directed by the doctors. Consume this drug only as prescribed to avoid overdose or other harmful effects.
• Dosages: 40 mg

SIDE EFFECTS–

• Dry mouth
• Difficult and painful urination
• Drowsiness
• Blurred vision
• Less urine volume

RARE SIDE EFFECTS-

• Nervousness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Joint pain
• Trouble in sleeping and movements
• Anxiety
• Restlessness

DRUG INTERACTIONS–

• Bedaquiline
• Conivaptan
• Escitalopram
• Gatifloxacin
• Fluoxetine
• Itraconazole
• Mibefradil
• Phenytoin
• Ritonavir
• Terbinafine
• Ziprasidone
• Vandetanib

Ingrezza has major interactions with 101 different drugs.

MODERATE DRUG INTERACTIONS –

• Azatadine
• Codeine
• Bromocriptine
• Dronabinol
• Flutamide
• Indacaterol
• Histrelin
• Lorlatinib
• Mephobarbital
• Oxymorphone
• Phensuximide
• Sunitinib
• Zaleplon
• Vardenafil

Ingrezza has moderate interactions with 321 different drugs.

PRECAUTIONS–

• Provide the doctor with a detailed and accurate medical history prior to drug prescription. Notify especially in case of illnesses and conditions related to heart, liver or kidney.
• Do not use this drug in case of an allergy to Ingrezza itself.
• Do not nurse while on drug course as it can affect the unborn baby.

WARNINGS–

• This drug is not recommended in anyone below 18 years of age.
• Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.