Medical term:

vigabatrin


vig·a·bat·rin

(vī-ga'bă-trin),
An irreversible inhibitor of γ-aminobutyric acid transaminase, a degradative enzyme for γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the inhibitory neurotransmitter. The drug intensifies the effects of GABA and thus inhibition of the central nervous system; used as an antiepileptic agent.
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vigabatrin

Gamma-vinyl GABA, Sabril® Pharmacology A 2nd-line antiepileptic used for convulsions or seizures refractory to other agents Adverse effects Somnolence, stupor, hyperkinesia, insomnia, ↑ weight, facial edema
McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

vigabatrin

A drug that simulates the action of the NEUROTRANSMITTER GABA and is used to treat EPILEPSY resistant to other controlling agents. A brand name is Sabril.
Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

vig·a·bat·rin

(vī-ga'bă-trin)
An antiepileptic agent.
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