Vigabatrin

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Drug class: Anticonvulsant

Vigabatrin (SABRIL)(中文:氯己烯酸

Common Strengths of Vigabatrin

Vigabatrin are available in the following strengths:

  • Tablet: 500 mg

Drug Trade Names of Vigabatrin

Sabril

Drug Usage

Vigabatrin is used for:

  • Treatment of refractory complex partial seizures in adults and children aged 2 years and older.
  • Treatment of infantile spasms in infants aged 1 month to 2 years.

Mechanism of Action

Vigabatrin works by irreversibly inhibiting GABA transaminase, the enzyme responsible