Jolvig Oral Solution

Jolvig Oral Solution belongs to a group of medications called anticonvulsants. Vigabatrin is used alone or with other medicines to treat refractory complex partial seizures in adults and children two years of age and older and infantile spasms in children. Seizures are considered refractory when two or more AEDs (anti-epileptic drugs) have failed to control the seizures. Infantile spasms, sometimes called West syndrome, are a type of seizure that occurs in babies.

Jolvig Oral Solution contains Vigabatrin. It increases the amount of the chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. Low levels of GABA cause some seizures. When Vigabatrin increases GABA, it reduces the likelihood of a seizure.

Take Jolvig Oral Solution as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Jolvig Oral Solution for as long as your doctor prescribes it. In some cases, Jolvig Oral Solution may cause side effects such as blue-yellow colour blindness, blurred vision, decreased vision or other vision changes, eye pain, increased seizures and loss of memory or problems with memory. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before taking the Jolvig Oral Solution, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. You should not breastfeed unless the doctor advises. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Jolvig Oral Solution for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Jolvig Oral Solution should be gradually withdrawn, so please do not stop taking Jolvig Oral Solution without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies. Driving or operating machinery is not advised since Jolvig Oral Solution may cause vision problems. It is not recommended to consume alcoholic beverages while receiving vigabatrin medication.

Jolvig Oral Solution contains Vigabatrin. Vigabatrin is an anticonvulsant. It increases the amount of the chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. Low levels of GABA cause some seizures. When Vigabatrin increases GABA, it reduces the likelihood of a seizure. Vigabatrin is used alone or together with other medicines to treat refractory complex partial seizures in adults and children two years of age and older and infantile spasms in children. It is used in patients who have already been treated with other medicines that did not work well.

• Blue-yellow colour blindness
• Blurred vision
• Decreased vision or other vision changes
• Eye pain
• Increase in seizures
• Loss of memory or problems with memory

Before taking the Jolvig Oral Solution, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. And also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially Anemia, Eye or vision problems, Depression, Mental illness and Kidney disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Jolvig Oral Solution may interact with other anticonvulsants (e.g. trimethadione), Antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g. amiodarone), corticosteroid medication (e.g. betamethasone, budesonide), tuberculosis medications (e.g. ethambutol)

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Jolvig Oral Solution as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine, especially Anemia, Eye or vision problems, Depression, Mental illness and Kidney disease.

• TRIMETHADIONE
• AMIODARONE
• BETAMETHASONE
• BUDESONIDE
• ETHAMBUTOL

• A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps utilise fat instead of glucose for energy generation.
• The Atkins diet (high fat and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.
• Exercising regularly helps in maintaining weight and improving overall health. 
• Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.
• Have a seizure response plan, and help those around you know what to do.
• Prepare your living area; small changes may reduce the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
• Understand what triggers seizures are and try reducing or avoiding them.
• Please pay attention to overall health, as it can help reduce seizure activity.
• Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.

• Regular vision tests are recommended.
• Pay close attention to any changes in mood, behaviour, thoughts, or feelings, especially if they are sudden.
• Maintain all scheduled follow-up appointments with your healthcare practitioner.

Refractory complex partial seizures: Seizures are considered refractory when two or more AEDs (anti-epileptic drugs) have failed to control the seizures. Seizures are bursts of electrical activity in the brain that temporarily affect how it works. They can cause a wide range of symptoms.

Infantile spasms: Infantile spasms, also known as West syndrome, are a form of seizure that occurs in infants. Spasms appear as a sudden stiffening of muscles, with the baby's arms, legs, or head bending forward. Seizures occur in a chain of brief spasms lasting one to two seconds.