Lucknow Speciality Pharma
Vigabatrin Tablets was approved for medical use in the United States in 2009. It is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication.
Vigabatrin Tablets
- Generic Brand Available – Sabril
- API – Vigabatrin
- Packaging –100 film Tablets
- Strength – 500 mg
What is Vigabatrin used for?
Vigabatrin Tablets are used to treat babies, one month to 2 years old who have a condition known as infantile spasms. Vigabatrin has also been used in combination with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Vigabatrin decreases the number of seizures in adults and children who have not been able to control their seizures with other treatment. Vigabatrin is an anticonvulsant. It is thought to work by stopping the breakdown of a natural calming substance (GABA) in the brain.
Facts of Medicines
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
DOSAGE
For adults, Sabril is usually started at 500 milligrams (mg) twice daily. The dosage can be increased to 1000 mg twice a day after two weeks, then 1500 mg twice a day two weeks later. Dosage usually would be continued at 1500 mg twice a day (3000 mg per day total).
SIDE EFFECTS
Drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating may occur, especially during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. Children may become restless or excited. Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, weight gain, and tiredness may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Genetic testing should be indicated in order to detect whether a person is at higher risk of developing hypersensitivity.
Vigabatrin Tablets may not be added as a single agent when antiretroviral regimens are changed because of loss of the virologic response.
Patients with liver disease should be watchful and cautious in order to Vigabatrin Tablets because it can aggravate the condition.
In patients with Vigabatrin Tablets, conditions like immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome, a change in body fat as well as an increased risk of heart attack may occur.
Vigabatrin Tablets is not recommended for use in infants who are under 3 months of age.
Sometimes serious hypersensitivity reactions have been associated with Vigabatrin Tablets.
FAQs – Medicine Questions
What is vigabatrin used for?
What is the brand name of vigabatrin?
Vigabatrin(Sabril) generic sabril is an antiepileptic agent, prescribed for seizures.
How do you take vigabatrin?
Where can I buy Vigabatrin Tablets?
You can buy Vigabatrin Tablets from any authorized whole-seller after getting a prescription from a qualified doctor. It is always better to check the credential of the whole-seller/supplier/exporter before buying the product.
The buyer should check the existing law in their home country before importing the product.
What is the procedure to buy Vigabatrin Tablets?
Patients can simply fill the order form or can send mail at info@lucknowpharma.com Patients can also send WhatsApp messages to +91-9555306364 We will reply ASAP with the details of the Vigabatrin Tablets price as well as procurement procedure.
Note:- The order will be confirmed only after the receipt of the Valid prescription of the Clinician.
Is vigabatrin safe for infants?
NEWS / UPDATES
- Sanofi, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Jan 2021] [Accessed on 19th Mar 2022], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4278.pdf
- Lundbeck Canada Inc, [Revised on Feb 2021] [Accessed on 19th Mar 2022],https://www.lundbeck.com/content/dam/lundbeck-com/americas/united-states/products/canada/sabril_pm_ca_en.pdf
- Roger J. Porter, Michael A. Rogawski, Antiseizure Drugs, Lange’s Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 14th Edition, 2018, 409-439.
To be sold by retail on prescription of a registered doctor only (Vigabatrin) injection, for intravenous use.
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