Viby Sachet
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Rs.64for 1 sachet(s) (1 Powder for Oral Solution each)
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Viby Sachet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Viby Sachet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Viby Sachet 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Viby Sachet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Viby 500mg Powder for Oral Solution
Vigabatrin(500mg)
Viby powder for oral solution uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of infantile spasms and epilepsy/seizures.
How viby powder for oral solution works
Viby Sachet 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.
Common side effects of viby powder for oral solution
Blurred vision, Double vision, Tremors, Weight gain, Headache, Sleepiness, Nausea, Peripheral edema, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Birth defects, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Optic neuritis, Dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions), Muscle spasticity, Pulmonary embolism, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Hair loss
SUBSTITUTES FOR Viby Powder for Oral Solution
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Expert advice FOR Viby Powder for Oral Solution
- Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Take a healthy diet along with regular exercise.
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as a mobile/ laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
- It may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- This medicine can cause visual problems. Your doctor will check your eyesight before you start treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any change in your eyesight.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Frequently asked questions FOR Viby 500mg Powder for Oral Solution
Vigabatrin
Q. Why has doctor asked me to get my vision tested? Can Viby Sachet affect vision?
It is important to get your vision checked while taking Viby Sachet because it can lead to loss of vision. Your doctor may get your vision checked at the start of treatment, 4 weeks after starting treatment, then after every 3 months during the treatment and 3-6 months after stopping the treatment.
Q. My child was first prescribed Viby Sachet in powder form but now it has been changed to tablet. Will this have a lessened effect?
No, your doctor will adjust the dose of Viby Sachet tablets based on your child’s body weight and age. This will have the same effect as the powder.
Q. Does Viby Sachet have psychiatric side effects? If yes, what are they?
The common psychiatric side effects of Viby Sachet include agitation, aggression, nervousness, irritability, depression, thought disturbance and paranoia (feeling suspicious without reason) and sleeplessness. These side effects are usually reversible when the dose is reduced or gradually discontinued. Severe psychological disturbances (such as feeling elated or over-excited which may cause unusual behavior and the person may feel detached from reality) are rare but may also occur.