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Electrophoretic Delivery of γ-aminobutyric Acid (GABA) into Epileptic Focus Prevents Seizures in Mice
Published on: May 16, 2019
[Long-term safety of using tiagabine in epilepsy]
1Oddział Neurologii Dzieciecej Szpitala im. T. Marciniaka we Wrocławiu.
Abstract:
Tiagabine (TGB) is a novel antiepileptic drug efficacious for the treatment of partial epilepsies. The aim of that work is short presentation of current data concerning long-term safety of TGB. Tolerance to TGB does not develop with long-term therapy. Idiosyncratic reaction and changes in haematology and chemistry values have not been associated with TGB therapy. The most common adverse effects are dizziness, asthenia, nervousness, tremor, diarrhoea and depression. The current data do not show any evidence of relationship between visual field constriction and TGB treatment. No adverse effects on cognitive abilities have been found. There are contradictory data concerning tiagabine-induced nonconvulsive status epilepticus. Because of high safety and efficacy TBG is an important new antiepileptic drug for the treatment of intractable partial epilepsies.
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