Description
CompositionVigabatrin 500mg
Primary UseEpilepsy/Seizures; Infantile spasms
Medicine Overview of Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet

Uses of Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet
Epilepsy/Seizures; Infantile spasms

Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet side effects
Aggressive behavior; Altered walking; Blurred vision; Dizziness; Double vision; Joint pain; Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement); Tiredness; Tremors; Upper respiratory tract infection; Weight gain

How to use Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet works
Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet is a an antiepileptic medication. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
In Depth Information on Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet
Expert advice for Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet
- Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as antiepileptic drugs (AED). It is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and infantile spasms. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines.
- Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor may cause a worsening of your condition.
- Some common side effects of this medicine include blurred vision, joint pain, tremors, tiredness, upper respiratory tract infection, aggression, double vision, nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) and altered walking. It may lead to loss of vision also, therefore, it is better to get the eyesight checked before you start the treatment and regularly thereafter. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Weight gain may occur in some cases but it can be controlled by having a healthy balanced diet and doing exercise.
Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet

Alcohol
unsafe
Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving
unsafe
Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney
caution
Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
consult your doctor
There is limited information available on the use of Sabril 500mg 100 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.





