Vigabatrin

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Vigabatrin


Indications

  • Epilepsy
    • All types
    • effective in patients resistant to other drugs

Mechanism of action and pharmacology

  • Inhibits GABA transaminase
  • 1g daily in single or two divided doses
  • increased according to response

Adverse effects

  • Common ones include
    • drowsiness
    • irritability
    • confusion
    • weight gain
  • Psychotic reactions including
    • hallucinations
    • paranoia
 

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