Revocon
Revocon Products are primarily used for
Huntington's disease
About Revocon Products
Revocon Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Revocon are Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Anxiety, Depression, Drowsiness, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Respiratory tract infection.
How Revocon Products work
Tetrabenazine works by depleting the stores of certain chemical messengers in the brain that helps in controlling body movements.
Patient Concerns about Revocon Products
Frequently asked questions about Revocon Products
Frequently asked questions about Tetrabenazine
Q. Can Revocon Tablet be crushed?
No, Revocon 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 Revocon Tablet an antipsychotic?
Revocon 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 Revocon Tablet?
Revocon 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 Revocon Tablet if you have Huntington’s disease along with depression.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Revocon Tablet?
Sleepiness is a common side effect of Revocon Tablet. Therefore, you should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel sleepy while taking Revocon Tablet.
Q. Can I stop taking Revocon Tablet on my own?
No, you should not stop taking Revocon 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 Revocon Tablet?
You should avoid alcohol since it may add to the sleepiness caused by Revocon 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 Revocon Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Revocon 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.
Products for Revocon
Revocon Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹451
Substitute brands for Revocon
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