GVG
GVG Brand names, GVG Analogs
GVG Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
GVG Chemical_Formula
C6H11NO2
GVG RX_link
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GVG fda sheet
GVG msds (material safety sheet)
GVG Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
GVG Molecular Weight
129.157 g/mol
GVG Melting Point
No information avaliable
GVG H2O Solubility
55.1 mg/mL
GVG State
Solid
GVG LogP
0.056
GVG Dosage Forms
Powder (500 mg sachets); Tablet (500 mg)
GVG Indication
For use as an adjunctive treatment (with other drugs) in treatment resistant epilepsy, complex partial seizures, secondary generalized seizures, and for monotherapy use in infantile spasms in West syndrome.
GVG Pharmacology
Vigabatrin, is an anticonvulsant chemically unrelated to other anticonvulsants. Vigabatrin inhibits the catabolism of GABA. It is an analog of GABA, but it is not a receptor agonist.
GVG Absorption
Rapidly absorbed following oral administration. Food may slightly decrease the rate, but not the extent, of absorption.
GVG side effects and Toxicity
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GVG Patient Information
This medicine may reduce your ability to drive or operate machinery safely. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you and you are sure it won't affect your performance. Avoid stopping this medicine suddenly. The dose of this medicine should be gradually decreased over a period of two to four weeks. After months to years of taking this medication, damage to vision may occur. Regular eye examinations should be conducted and notify your doctor if any change in vision occurs.
GVG Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
