VIGABATRIN belongs to a group of medications called anticonvulsants. Vigabatrin is used alone or with other medicines to treat refractory complex partial seizures in adults and 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.
VIGABATRIN 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.
Take VIGABATRIN as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take VIGABATRIN for as long as your doctor prescribes it. In some cases, VIGABATRIN 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 experience these side effects persistently.
Before taking the VIGABATRIN, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. You should not breastfeed unless the doctor advises. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking VIGABATRIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed. VIGABATRIN should be gradually withdrawn, so please do not stop taking VIGABATRIN without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies. Driving or operating machinery is not advised since VIGABATRIN may cause vision problems. It is not recommended to consume alcoholic beverages while receiving vigabatrin medication.
Refractory complex partial seizures, Infantile spasms.
VIGABATRIN 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 adults and 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.
Before taking the VIGABATRIN, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. And also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially Anemia, Eye or vision problems, Depression, Mental illness and Kidney disease.
Drug-Drug Interactions: VIGABATRIN may interact with other anticonvulsants (e.g. trimethadione), Antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g. amiodarone), corticosteroid medication (e.g. betamethasone, budesonide), tuberculosis medications (e.g. ethambutol)
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking VIGABATRIN as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.
Drug-Disease Interactions: The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine, especially Anemia, Eye or vision problems, Depression, Mental illness and Kidney disease.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol while taking VIGABATRIN since it may worsen the side effects.
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Inform your doctor before receiving the VIGABATRIN if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
There has been no significant research on using VIGABATRIN in breastfeeding/nursing moms. So, let your doctor know if you are a nursing mother before taking VIGABATRIN; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take VIGABATRIN.
VIGABATRIN may cause colour blindness or blurred vision; therefore, do not drive or operate machinery.
If you have liver problems, inform your doctor before taking VIGABATRIN. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing VIGABATRIN.
If you have kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking VIGABATRIN. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing VIGABATRIN.
Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks before prescribing this medicine for your child.
Refractory complex partial seizures: Seizures are considered refractory when two or more AEDs (anti-epileptic drugs) have failed to control the seizures. Seizures are bursts of electrical activity in the brain that temporarily affect how it works. They can cause a wide range of symptoms.
Infantile spasms: Infantile spasms, also known as West syndrome, are a form of seizure that occurs in infants. Spasms appear as a sudden stiffening of muscles, with the baby's arms, legs, or head bending forward. Seizures occur in a chain of brief spasms lasting one to two seconds.