tetrabenazine

tetrabenazine
Formerly used as a tranquilizer; resembles reserpine in its actions but duration of effect is shorter.

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tet·ra·ben·a·zine -'ben-ə-.zēn n a serotonin antagonist C19H27NO3 that is used esp. in the treatment of psychosis and anxiety

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tet·ra·ben·a·zine (tet″rə-benґə-zēn) an antispasmodic drug used to treat Huntington disease; administered orally.

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