How long does one box of Vigabatrin last?

Vigabatrin (Vigabatrin) is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant, used in combination with other drugs to treat complex partial epilepsy in adults and adolescents at least 16 years of age. Vigabatrin is usually given after other anti-epileptic drugs have been tried without success in controlling seizures. The powder form of Vigabatrin is used to treat infantile spasms in infants and children 1 month to 2 years old.

Vigabatrin is only available by prescription, and treatment must be initiated and supervised by a doctor who specializes in the treatment of epilepsy or neurological disorders. The drug is available in soluble tablets of 100 or 500 mg, with a cutoff that can be cut in half. Dissolve the tablets in water to create a solution for the patient to drink. For patients who cannot drink water, it can be poured into the stomach through a tube. The dosage is based on the condition being treated and the patient's weight, and will be adjusted based on the patient's response to treatment. For example, the recommended dose of Vigabatrin for adults is 3000mg/day (1500mg, twice a day). The common specifications are 500mg*100 bags. One box can be taken for about a month.

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 domestic market. The price of each box of 500mg*50 bags may be more than 3,000 yuan. Its pharmaceutical ingredients are basically the same as those of the original drug. 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).