Vigabatrin
Vigabatrin Brand names, Vigabatrin Analogs
Vigabatrin Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Vigabatrin Chemical_Formula
C6H11NO2
Vigabatrin RX_link
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Vigabatrin fda sheet
Vigabatrin msds (material safety sheet)
Vigabatrin Synthesis Reference
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Vigabatrin Molecular Weight
129.157 g/mol
Vigabatrin Melting Point
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Vigabatrin H2O Solubility
55.1 mg/mL
Vigabatrin State
Solid
Vigabatrin LogP
0.056
Vigabatrin Dosage Forms
Powder (500 mg sachets); Tablet (500 mg)
Vigabatrin 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.
Vigabatrin 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.
Vigabatrin Absorption
Rapidly absorbed following oral administration. Food may slightly decrease the rate, but not the extent, of absorption.
Vigabatrin side effects and Toxicity
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Vigabatrin 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.
Vigabatrin Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
