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Vigabatrin
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Definition
: An analogue of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID. It is an irreversible inhibitor of 4-AMINOBUTYRATE TRANSAMINASE, the enzyme responsible for the catabolism of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID. (From Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 31st ed)
Pharmacological Action
Anticonvulsants
;
Enzyme Inhibitors
;
GABA Agents
Other names
gamma Vinyl gamma Aminobutyric Acid; gamma Vinyl GABA; Vigabatrin Yamanouchi Brand; Vigabatrin Hoechst Brand; Vigabatrin Aventis Brand; Acid, gamma-
Vinyl-
gamma-
Aminobutyric; gamma-
Vinyl-
GABA; Yamanouchi Brand of Vigabatrin; Sabrilex; Sabril; Hoechst Brand of Vigabatrin; Aventis Brand of Vigabatrin; gamma-
Vinyl-
gamma-
Aminobutyric Acid
Drugs
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SABRIL