Viganext Powder for Oral Solution

Viganext Powder for Oral Solution

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  • MRP: ₹ 72.4
  • Packing: 1.0 Powder for Oral Solution in 1 sachet
  • Salt Combination: Vigabatrin (500mg)
  • Brand: MSN Laboratories
  • Uses: Infantile spasms,Epilepsy/Seizures

Description

  • Viganext Powder for Oral Solution 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
  • Viganext Powder for Oral Solution 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.

Cautions

Liver: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Viganext Powder for Oral Solution in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: CAUTION: Viganext Powder for Oral Solution should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Viganext Powder for Oral Solution may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: UNSAFE: Viganext Powder for Oral Solution may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Viganext Powder for Oral Solution is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Viganext Powder for Oral Solution 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.
Alcohol: UNSAFE: Viganext Powder for Oral Solution may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action: GABA transaminase inhibitor (AED)
Therapeutic class: NEURO CNS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: GABA Derivative

Uses

Uses of Viganext Powder for Oral Solution

  • In Infantile spasms Infantile spasms or seizures (fits), occur in babies, that make muscles in the arms and legs stiff and bend the baby's head forward
  • Babies may also have slow development or loss of skills (like babbling, sitting, or crawling) if these spasms are left untreated
  • Viganext Powder for Oral Solution helps stimulate release of those hormones in babies, that help to treat infantile spasms and also prevents its associated complications
  • In Epilepsy/Seizures Viganext Powder for Oral Solution slows down electrical signals in the brain that cause seizures (fits)
  • It can also help reduce symptoms of seizures, such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety
  • This medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving)
  • It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures
  • Therefore, do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to
  • Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
Missed Doses
N/A

FAQs

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Viganext Powder for Oral Solution
  • Blurred vision
  • Double vision
  • Tremors
  • Weight gain
  • Headache
  • Sleepiness
  • Nausea
  • Peripheral edema

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