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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:16 PM IST

About Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's

Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's belongs to a group of medications called anticonvulsants. Vigabatrin is used alone or with other medicines to treat refractory complex partial seizures in children two years of age and older and infantile spasms in children. Seizures are considered refractory when two or more AEDs (anti-epileptic drugs) have failed to control the seizures. Infantile spasms, sometimes called West syndrome, are a type of seizure that occurs in babies.

Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's contains Vigabatrin. It increases the amount of the chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. Low levels of GABA cause some seizures. When Vigabatrin increases GABA, it reduces the likelihood of a seizure.

In some cases, Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's may cause side effects such as blue-yellow colour blindness, blurred vision, decreased vision or other vision changes, eye pain, increased seizures and loss of memory or problems with memory. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you persistently notice any of these side effects in your children.

Before using the Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's, let your doctor know about your children’s medical conditions, sensitivities, and all the ongoing medications. Continue using Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's should be gradually withdrawn, so please do not stop using Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's without consulting your child's doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you observe any behavioural changes or suicidal tendencies in your children.

Uses of Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's

Refractory complex partial seizures, Infantile spasms.

Medicinal Benefits

Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's contains Vigabatrin. Vigabatrin is an anticonvulsant. It increases the amount of the chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. Low levels of GABA cause some seizures. When Vigabatrin increases GABA, it reduces the likelihood of a seizure. Vigabatrin is used alone or together with other medicines to treat refractory complex partial seizures in children two years of age and older and infantile spasms in children. It is used in patients who have already been treated with other medicines that did not work well.

Directions for Use

Empty the contents of the package into a clean cup. Mix the powder with 10 ml or 2 teaspoons of water. Use cold or room-temperature water. Use the syringe that comes with the powder to draw up the medicine and put it in the child's mouth. Prepare and give each dose of medicine immediately. Don't save any unused medicine for a later time.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's

  • Yellow colour blindness
  • Blurred vision
  • Decreased vision or other vision changes
  • Eye pain
  • Increase in seizures
  • Loss of memory or problems with memory

Drug Warnings

The presence of other medical problems or using other medications may affect the use of this medicine. So, before using Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's, let your doctor know about all your children's medical conditions, sensitivities, and all current medications. Make sure you inform your doctor if your children have any other medical problems, especially anaemia, eye or vision problems, depression, mental illness and kidney disease.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's may interact with other anticonvulsants (e.g. trimethadione), Antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g. amiodarone), corticosteroid medication (e.g. betamethasone, budesonide), and tuberculosis medications (e.g. ethambutol).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine, especially Anemia, Eye or vision problems, Depression, Mental illness and Kidney disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TRIMETHADIONE
  • AMIODARONE
  • BETAMETHASONE
  • BUDESONIDE
  • ETHAMBUTOL

Habit Forming

Not enough scientific literature available around this hence it is best to consult your physician

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps utilise fat instead of glucose for energy generation.
  • The Atkins diet (high fat and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents.
  • Exercising regularly helps in maintaining weight and improving overall health. 
  • Let your child rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.
  • Prepare your children's living area; small changes may reduce the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
  • Understand what triggers seizures are and try reducing or avoiding them.
  • Please pay attention to overall health, as it can help reduce seizure activity.
  • Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.

Special Advise

  • Regular vision tests are recommended.
  • Pay close attention to any changes in mood, behaviour, thoughts, or feelings, especially if they are sudden.
  • Maintain all scheduled follow-up appointments with your child's doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Refractory complex partial seizures: Seizures are considered refractory when two or more AEDs (anti-epileptic drugs) have failed to control the seizures. Seizures are bursts of electrical activity in the brain that temporarily affect how it works. They can cause a wide range of symptoms.

Infantile spasms: Infantile spasms, also known as West syndrome, are a form of seizures in infants. Spasms appear as a sudden stiffening of muscles, with the baby's arms, legs, or head bending forward. Seizures occur in a chain of brief spasms lasting one to two seconds.

About Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's

Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's belongs to a group of medications called anticonvulsants. Vigabatrin is used alone or with other medicines to treat refractory complex partial seizures in children two years of age and older and infantile spasms in children. Seizures are considered refractory when two or more AEDs (anti-epileptic drugs) have failed to control the seizures. Infantile spasms, sometimes called West syndrome, are a type of seizure that occurs in babies.

Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's contains Vigabatrin. It increases the amount of the chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. Low levels of GABA cause some seizures. When Vigabatrin increases GABA, it reduces the likelihood of a seizure.

In some cases, Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's may cause side effects such as blue-yellow colour blindness, blurred vision, decreased vision or other vision changes, eye pain, increased seizures and loss of memory or problems with memory. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you persistently notice any of these side effects in your children.

Before using the Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's, let your doctor know about your children’s medical conditions, sensitivities, and all the ongoing medications. Continue using Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's should be gradually withdrawn, so please do not stop using Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's without consulting your child's doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you observe any behavioural changes or suicidal tendencies in your children.

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Composition

VIGABATRIN-500MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's

Refractory complex partial seizures, Infantile spasms.

Medicinal Benefits

Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's contains Vigabatrin. Vigabatrin is an anticonvulsant. It increases the amount of the chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. Low levels of GABA cause some seizures. When Vigabatrin increases GABA, it reduces the likelihood of a seizure. Vigabatrin is used alone or together with other medicines to treat refractory complex partial seizures in children two years of age and older and infantile spasms in children. It is used in patients who have already been treated with other medicines that did not work well.

Side Effects of Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's

  • Yellow colour blindness
  • Blurred vision
  • Decreased vision or other vision changes
  • Eye pain
  • Increase in seizures
  • Loss of memory or problems with memory

Directions for Use

Empty the contents of the package into a clean cup. Mix the powder with 10 ml or 2 teaspoons of water. Use cold or room-temperature water. Use the syringe that comes with the powder to draw up the medicine and put it in the child's mouth. Prepare and give each dose of medicine immediately. Don't save any unused medicine for a later time.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

The presence of other medical problems or using other medications may affect the use of this medicine. So, before using Viby Powder For Oral Solution 1's, let your doctor know about all your children's medical conditions, sensitivities, and all current medications. Make sure you inform your doctor if your children have any other medical problems, especially anaemia, eye or vision problems, depression, mental illness and kidney disease.

Therapeutic Class

ANTICONVULSANT

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TRIMETHADIONE
  • AMIODARONE
  • BETAMETHASONE
  • BUDESONIDE
  • ETHAMBUTOL

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps utilise fat instead of glucose for energy generation.
  • The Atkins diet (high fat and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents.
  • Exercising regularly helps in maintaining weight and improving overall health. 
  • Let your child rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.
  • Prepare your children's living area; small changes may reduce the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
  • Understand what triggers seizures are and try reducing or avoiding them.
  • Please pay attention to overall health, as it can help reduce seizure activity.
  • Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.

Habit Forming

Not enough scientific literature available around this hence it is best to consult your physician

Special Advise

  • Regular vision tests are recommended.
  • Pay close attention to any changes in mood, behaviour, thoughts, or feelings, especially if they are sudden.
  • Maintain all scheduled follow-up appointments with your child's doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Refractory complex partial seizures: Seizures are considered refractory when two or more AEDs (anti-epileptic drugs) have failed to control the seizures. Seizures are bursts of electrical activity in the brain that temporarily affect how it works. They can cause a wide range of symptoms.

Infantile spasms: Infantile spasms, also known as West syndrome, are a form of seizures in infants. Spasms appear as a sudden stiffening of muscles, with the baby's arms, legs, or head bending forward. Seizures occur in a chain of brief spasms lasting one to two seconds.

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