Halog Ointment, USP and Valbenazine Tosylate

• Generic Name: halcinonide topical
• Dosage Forms: ointment
• Other Brand Names: Halog, Halog-E

Halcinonide is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Halcinonide topical (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.

Halcinonide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: valbenazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ingrezza

Treatment of tardive dyskinesia.

Tardive dyskinesia is a hyperkinetic movement disorder associated with prolonged use of antipsychotic agents or other antidopaminergic drugs (e.g., metoclopramide).

Prior to the availability of valbenazine, there was no standard treatment for tardive dyskinesia. Management generally included discontinuance or reducing the dosage of the precipitating drug when possible, switching from a conventional or first-generation antipsychotic to an atypical or second-generation antipsychotic, or switching to clozapine therapy.