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Ingrezza uses?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Ingrezza

What does Ingrezza use (active ingredient and drug class)?

Ingrezza uses valbenazine as its active ingredient. It is a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor, used to treat certain hyperkinetic movement disorders.

What conditions is Ingrezza used for?

Ingrezza is used for tardive dyskinesia. It is also used for chorea associated with Huntington’s disease.

How does valbenazine (Ingrezza) work?

Ingrezza works by inhibiting VMAT2, which reduces the release of dopamine in the brain—helping lessen involuntary movements seen in the conditions it treats.

Is there anything else Ingrezza “uses” (delivery/form)?

Ingrezza is an oral medication (administered by mouth).

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