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