Vigabatrin is an antiepileptic drug that acts by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for the catabolism of gamma-aminobutyric acid in the nervous system, reducing the chances of developing an epileptic seizure.
Vigabatrin can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Sabril in the form of 500 mg tablets produced by the Sanofi-Aventis laboratory.
Price of Vigabatrin
The price of Vigabatrin varies from 172 to 215 reais, depending on the place of purchase of the medicine.
Indications of Vigabatrin
Vigabatrin is indicated as a coadjuvant drug in the treatment of patients with partial epilepsy who are not controlled by other antiepileptic drugs or when these drugs are not well tolerated.
How to use Vigabatrin
The mode of use of Vigabatrin usually consists of the ingestion of 1 tablet, 1 or 2 times a day after meals. However, the dose should always be adequate by a neurologist.
Vigabatrin side effects
The main side effects of Vigabatrin include weight gain, drowsiness, headaches, dizziness, tingling, attention and memory difficulties, tremors, visual changes, nausea, abdominal pain, urticaria, excessive tiredness or irritability.
Contraindications of Vigabatrin
Vigabatrin is contraindicated for women who wish to become pregnant or breastfeeding, as well as patients who are hypersensitive to any component of the formula.
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