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Viby Powder For Oral Solution is used to treat refractory complex partial seizures in children two years of age and older and infantile spasms in children. It contains Vigabatrin. It increases the amount of the chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. Low levels of GABA cause some seizures. When Vigabatrin increases GABA, it reduces the likelihood of a seizure. Common side of Viby Powder For Oral Solution are blue-yellow colour blindness, blurred vision, decreased vision or other vision changes, eye pain, increased seizures and loss of memory or problems with memory.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

VIGABATRIN-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Viby Powder For Oral Solution

Viby Powder For Oral Solution belongs to a group of medications called anticonvulsants. Vigabatrin is used alone or with other medicines to treat refractory complex partial seizures in children two years of age and older and infantile spasms in children. Seizures are considered refractory when two or more AEDs (anti-epileptic drugs) have failed to control the seizures. Infantile spasms, sometimes called West syndrome, are a type of seizure that occurs in babies.

Viby Powder For Oral Solution contains Vigabatrin. It increases the amount of the chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. Low levels of GABA cause some seizures. When Vigabatrin increases GABA, it reduces the likelihood of a seizure.

In some cases, Viby Powder For Oral Solution may cause side effects such as blue-yellow colour blindness, blurred vision, decreased vision or other vision changes, eye pain, increased seizures and loss of memory or problems with memory. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you persistently notice any of these side effects in your children.

Before using the Viby Powder For Oral Solution, let your doctor know about your children’s medical conditions, sensitivities, and all the ongoing medications. Continue using Viby Powder For Oral Solution for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Viby Powder For Oral Solution should be gradually withdrawn, so please do not stop using Viby Powder For Oral Solution without consulting your child's doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you observe any behavioural changes or suicidal tendencies in your children.

Uses of Viby Powder For Oral Solution

Viby Powder For Oral Solution is used in the treatment of Refractory complex partial seizures and Infantile spasms. The detailed uses of Viby Powder For Oral Solution are as follows:

  • Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome): Viby Powder For Oral Solution is primarily used to treat infantile spasms in babies aged 1 month to 2 years. It works by increasing levels of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a calming neurotransmitter in the brain, which helps reduce abnormal electrical activity and spasms.
  • Refractory Complex Partial Seizures (CPS): Viby Powder For Oral Solution is used in combination with other antiepileptic drugs to manage complex partial seizures in children aged 2 years and older who have not responded well to other treatments. It helps stabilize brain activity and reduce seizure frequency.

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Directions for Use

  • Viby Powder For Oral Solution can be administered with or without food as directed by the doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Administer the prescribed dose to the child using the measuring cup/dosing syringe.
  • Shake well before use.

Key Benefits

Viby Powder For Oral Solution contains Vigabatrin. Vigabatrin is an anticonvulsant. It increases the amount of the chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. Low levels of GABA cause some seizures. When Vigabatrin increases GABA, it reduces the likelihood of a seizure. Vigabatrin is used alone or together with other medicines to treat refractory complex partial seizures in children two years of age and older and infantile spasms in children. It is used in patients who have already been treated with other medicines that did not work well.

How Viby Powder For Oral Solution Works

Viby Powder For Oral Solution contains Vigabatrin. It increases the amount of the chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. Low levels of GABA cause some seizures. When Vigabatrin increases GABA, it reduces the likelihood of a seizure.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Viby Powder For Oral Solution
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
  • Manage stress by practising deep breathing, yoga or meditation.
  • Participating in activities you enjoy, or exercising may also help manage agitation.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Exercise regularly. Try physical activities like walking, running, or dancing.
Here are the steps to manage Joint Pain caused by medication usage:
  • Please inform your doctor about joint pain symptoms, as they may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Your doctor may prescribe common pain relievers if necessary to treat joint discomfort.
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to relieving joint discomfort. Regular exercise, such as low-impact sports like walking, cycling, or swimming, should be combined with a well-balanced diet. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding tissue.
  • Applying heat or cold packs to the affected joint can help reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Please track when joint pain occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • If your joint pain is severe or prolonged, consult a doctor to rule out any underlying disorders that may require treatment.

What if I have taken an overdose of Viby Powder For Oral Solution

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Viby Powder For Oral Solution may include change or loss of consciousness and sleepiness. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Drug Warnings

The presence of other medical problems or using other medications may affect the use of this medicine. So, before using Viby Powder For Oral Solution, let your doctor know about all your children's medical conditions, sensitivities, and all current medications. Make sure you inform your doctor if your children have any other medical problems, especially anaemia, eye or vision problems, depression, mental illness and kidney disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Viby Powder For Oral Solution:
Co-administration of Methylprednisolone and Viby Powder For Oral Solution together can increase the risk or severity of side effects associated with vision loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methylprednisolone with Viby Powder For Oral Solution is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Regular eye check ups are advised during this treatment. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Viby Powder For Oral Solution:
Using Viby Powder For Oral Solution together with Chloroquine, especially for prolonged periods, may increase the risk of serious side effects associated with vision loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Although chloroquine and Viby Powder For Oral Solution together can possibly result in an interaction but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Regular eye check ups are advised. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Viby Powder For Oral Solution:
Taking Tamoxifen with Viby Powder For Oral Solution may increase the risk of side effects associated with vision loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking tamoxifen and Viby Powder For Oral Solution together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. In case you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. Routine eye testing is advised during this treatment. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Viby Powder For Oral Solution:
Co-administration of Viby Powder For Oral Solution with Ethambutol may increase the risk of serious side effects associated with vision loss, especially if used together for prolonged periods.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ethambutol with Viby Powder For Oral Solution can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Viby Powder For Oral Solution:
Co-administration of Viby Powder For Oral Solution with Betamethasone may increase the risk of serious side effects associated with vision loss, especially if used together for prolonged periods.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, betamethasone can be taken with Viby Powder For Oral Solution if prescribed by the doctor. Routine vision testing is advised during treatment with Viby Powder For Oral Solution. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Viby Powder For Oral Solution:
Co-administration of Viby Powder For Oral Solution with Prednisone may increase the risk of serious side effects associated with vision loss, especially if used together for prolonged periods.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Viby Powder For Oral Solution and Prednisone, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Routine vision testing is advised during treatment with Viby Powder For Oral Solution. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Viby Powder For Oral Solution:
Taking Prednisolone with Viby Powder For Oral Solution, especially over long periods, may increase the risk of severe side effects, including eyesight loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Prednisolone with Viby Powder For Oral Solution together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. A routine vision test is necessary during this treatment. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Viby Powder For Oral Solution:
Co-administration of Viby Powder For Oral Solution with Dexamethasone may increase the risk of serious side effects such as vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Viby Powder For Oral Solution with Dexamethasone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Routine vision testing is advised during treatment with Viby Powder For Oral Solution. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Viby Powder For Oral Solution:
Taking Budesonide with Viby Powder For Oral Solution, especially for a prolonged period of time, may raise the chance of significant adverse effects (loss of vision).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Budesonide along with Viby Powder For Oral Solution can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if recommended by a doctor. Regular eye check ups are advised. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VigabatrinTrimethadione
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How does the drug interact with Viby Powder For Oral Solution:
Co-administration of Viby Powder For Oral Solution with Trimethadione may increase the risk of serious side effects associated with vision loss, especially if used together for prolonged periods.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Trimethadione and Viby Powder For Oral Solution, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Routine vision testing is advised during treatment with Viby Powder For Oral Solution. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps utilise fat instead of glucose for energy generation.
  • The Atkins diet (high fat and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents.
  • Exercising regularly helps in maintaining weight and improving overall health. 
  • Let your child rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.
  • Prepare your children's living area; small changes may reduce the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
  • Understand what triggers seizures are and try reducing or avoiding them.
  • Please pay attention to overall health, as it can help reduce seizure activity.
  • Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.

Habit Forming

Not enough scientific literature available around this hence it is best to consult your physician

Therapeutic Class

[ANTICONVULSANT]

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Alcohol

Not applicable

It is intended for Children.

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

It is intended for Children.

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

It is intended for Children.

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Driving

Not applicable

It is intended for Children.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor if your child has liver problems. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Viby Powder For Oral Solution.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor if your child has Kidney problems. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Viby Powder For Oral Solution.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Your paediatrician will decide the dose of this medicine based on the age and condition of your child.

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Heart

Viby Powder For Oral Solution is known to cause fluid retention (edema), which may worsen pre-existing heart conditions such as heart failure. Therefore, please inform your doctor if your child has a heart condition before administering Viby Powder For Oral Solution.

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Geriatrics

Not applicable

Viby Powder For Oral Solution is for paediatric patients only.

FAQs

Viby Powder For Oral Solution is used to treat Refractory complex partial seizures and Infantile spasms.

Viby Powder For Oral Solution contains Vigabatrin. It increases the amount of the chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. Low levels of GABA cause some seizures. When Vigabatrin increases GABA, it reduces the likelihood of a seizure.

Brain cells must work (fire) at a specific rate to function normally. During a seizure, brain cells are forced to perform faster than usual. During a seizure, Vigabatrin causes chemical changes in the brain that slow down the firing of brain cells.

The most concerning adverse effect is the possibility of losing peripheral vision. This means that people may be unable to see clearly to the sides, as well as high up and low down. The risk of new and severe vision loss remains as long as Viby Powder For Oral Solution is used and possibly after the medicine is stopped. Periodic vision testing (suggested every three months) is essential for Viby Powder For Oral Solution patients but cannot reliably prevent visual impairment.

Viby Powder For Oral Solution may cause suicidal thoughts such as killing or harming ourselves. People taking Viby Powder For Oral Solution should be closely monitored for suicidal thoughts or behaviour. Speak with your doctor immediately if you also observe any behavioural changes in your child.

Pay close attention to any changes in mood, behaviour, thoughts, or feelings, especially if they are sudden.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
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