Vigabatrin Medication Information
Get detailed information on Vigabatrin, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Vigabatrin provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Vigabatrin Pronunciation : vye-GA-ba-trin ICD Code : Y46.6 Therapeutic Classification : AnticonvulsantsTrade Names/Brand 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.
