Vigabatrin Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Vigabatrin, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Vigabatrin brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Vigabatrin Pronunciation : vye-GA-ba-trin ICD Code : Y46.6 Therapeutic Classification : AnticonvulsantsBrand Names or Trade Names of Vigabatrin
International :
Sabril
Why is Vigabatrin Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antiepileptic agent, prescribed for seizures. It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.When should Vigabatrin not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Vigabatrin?
PO- Initial: The recommended dose is 50 mg/kg/day in two divided doses and can be titrated by 25-50 mg/kg/day increments every 3 days up to a maximum of 150 mg/kg/day.How should Vigabatrin be taken?
It comes as a solution to take by mouth twice daily, with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Vigabatrin?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver impairment, vision problem, suicidal thoughts, depression, any allergy, who are taking other medication, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• It may develop with unusual weight gain; if it is so consult with your doctor.
• It may develop with increased risk of suicidal thoughts; watch them carefully.
• ♦Perform eye examination regularly while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Vigabatrin?
Most Common- Headache, drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, seizures, increased weight, upper respiratory tract infection, visual defects, depression, tremor, night blindness, nausea, diarrhea, memory loss, sleeplessness, irritability, abnormal coordination, blurred vision, double vision, vomiting, influenza, fever and rash.Eye - Eye infection.
Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, constipation and diarrhea.
General - Fever.
Infections - Upper respiratory tract infection, ear infection, viral infection, fungal infection, inflammation of stomach/sinus and urinary tract infection.
Metabolic - Decreased appetite.
Central Nervous System - Sedation, drowsiness, epilepsy, mental weakness, muscle weakness, irritability and sleeplessness.
Respiratory - Nasal congestion and cough.
