Differences Between Various Versions of Vigabatrin

Vigabatrin is a prescription medicine used in combination with other treatments in adults and children 2 years and older with refractory complex partial seizures (CPS) who have not responded well enough to several other treatments and where the possible benefits outweigh the risk of blindness. Vigabatrin is also used in infants 1 month to 2 years old with infantile spasms (IS), if the possible benefits outweigh the possible risk of vision loss. Vigabatrin should not be the first drug used to treat CPS. Vigabatrin is an irreversible mechanism inhibitor of gamma-aminobutyric acid aminotransferase (GABA-AT), the enzyme responsible for the catabolism of GABA. Inhibition of GABA-AT leads to an increase in GABA levels in the brain. Vigabatrin is a racemic compound whose [S]-enantiomer is pharmacologically active. .

The original Vigabatrin drug has not yet been launched in China, so it is not included in medical insurance. The Hong Kong version of the specificationsThe price of 500mg*100 bags per box may be more than 1,000 yuan (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rate effects). It is reported that an Indian chemical generic drug vigabatrin powder is on the market in China, and the price of each box of 500mg*50 bags may be more than 3,000 yuan. The Turkish version of Vigabatrin currently sold overseas may cost more than RMB 1,000 per box of 500mg*100 bags (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates). The pharmaceutical ingredients of various versions of Vigabatrin currently sold are basically the same, but there are some differences in manufacturers, production specifications, prices, etc. For more specific prices and drug information, please consult Yaode Medical Consultants.