Ticfree Tablet
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Product introduction
Ticfree Tablet is used to treat chorea (which is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary, jerky movements) associated with Huntington's disease. It balances dopamine levels, reducing movements and improving function. This helps it easier for the person to move and function better.
Ticfree Tablet should be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience neuroleptic malignant syndrome, characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, insomnia(difficulty sleeping), anxiety, fatigue, akathisia (restlessness and inability to stay still), and depression. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
Ticfree Tablet should be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience neuroleptic malignant syndrome, characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness or seizures.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, insomnia(difficulty sleeping), anxiety, fatigue, akathisia (restlessness and inability to stay still), and depression. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
Uses of Ticfree Tablet
Benefits of Ticfree Tablet
In Treatment of chorea (a movement disorder) associated with Huntington's disease
Chorea is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary, jerky movements that can be associated with Huntington's disease. Ticfree Tablet helps to treat these symptoms and also controls these jerky movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.
Side effects of Ticfree Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ticfree
- Nausea
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Sleepiness
- Akathisia (inability to stay still)
- Depression
How to use Ticfree 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. Ticfree Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Ticfree Tablet works
Ticfree Tablet works by depleting the stores of certain chemical messengers (such as dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, and histamine) in the brain that helps in controlling body movements.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Ticfree Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ticfree Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ticfree Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ticfree Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ticfree Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, caution is advised in these patients.
However, caution is advised in these patients.
Liver
UNSAFE
Ticfree Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Ticfree Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ticfree Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Ticfree Tablet to help control movement disorders such as in Huntington’s disease.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Ticfree Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as high fever, sweating, muscle stiffness, and faster breathing. These may be due to a rare side effect known as the neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
- Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
- Do not stop taking Ticfree Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Tetrahydroisoquinoline Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Monoamine depletor- Tetrabenazine
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Can Ticfree Tablet be crushed?
No, Ticfree Tablet should not be crushed, cut, or chewed. It needs to be swallowed as a whole. But if you cannot swallow the whole tablet, tell your doctor who will probably prescribe you another medicine.
Q. Is Ticfree Tablet an antipsychotic?
Ticfree Tablet is not an antipsychotic. It belongs to the vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor class of medicines. It works by changing the activity of some natural substances in the brain that affect muscles and nerves.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Ticfree Tablet?
Ticfree Tablet may increase the risk of depression or suicidal thoughts in patients with Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease is an inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. Therefore, you should not take Ticfree Tablet if you have Huntington’s disease along with depression.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Ticfree Tablet?
Sleepiness is a common side effect of Ticfree Tablet. Therefore, you should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel sleepy while taking Ticfree Tablet.
Q. Can I stop taking Ticfree Tablet on my own?
No, you should not stop taking Ticfree Tablet suddenly, without talking to your doctor. Sudden discontinuation of the medicine may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome. This can be characterized by high fever, stiff muscles, confusion, hallucinations, increased sweating, and very fast or uneven heart beat. Hence, to avoid such side effects your doctor will gradually reduce your dose.
Q. Can I take alcohol while on Ticfree Tablet?
You should avoid alcohol since it may add to the sleepiness caused by Ticfree Tablet. Similarly, you should avoid taking medicines which cause sleepiness. If you are not sure about the effects of the medicine, consult with your doctor.
Q. Does Ticfree Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Ticfree Tablet may affect the blood pressure. In some patients it may decrease the levels of blood pressure. Along with that, one may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting while getting up quickly from a lying position (orthostatic hypotension). To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, rest your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up.
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