Dihydrotetrabenazine (racemic) is an active metabolite of the vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor tetrabenazine that is generated by hepatic carbonyl reductases. Dihydrotetrabenazine binds to mouse pons medulla, hypothalamus, and striatum and inhibits synaptic vesicular serotonin (5-HT) uptake. It also binds to human caudate nucleus, hippocampus, and substantia nigra pars compacta. Dihydrotetrabenazine stereoisomers bind to VMAT2 in rat striatum.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.