VIGABATRIN (Vigabatrin for oral solution USP, 500 mg) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

VIGABATRIN

What is the Trade Name for VIGABATRIN?

Vigabatrin for oral solution USP, 500 mg

What are the Indications for VIGABATRIN?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Vigabatrin for oral solution is indicated for the treatment of: Refractory Complex Partial Seizures as adjunctive therapy in patients 2 years of age and older who have responded inadequately to several alternative treatments; vigabatrin for oral solution is not indicated as a first line agent ( 1.1 ) Infantile Spasms – monotherapy in infants 1 month to 2 years of age for whom the potential benefits outweigh the potential risk of vision loss ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Refractory Complex Partial Seizures (CPS) Vigabatrin for oral solution is indicated as adjunctive therapy for adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with refractory complex partial seizures who have inadequately responded to several alternative treatments and for whom the potential benefits outweigh the risk of vision loss [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Vigabatrin for oral solution is not indicated as a first line agent for complex partial seizures. 1.2 Infantile Spasms (IS) Vigabatrin for oral solution is indicated as monotherapy for pediatric patients with infantile spasms 1 month to 2 years of age for whom the potential benefits outweigh the potential risk of vision loss [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ].

 

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