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Mechanism  Opening of chloride channels like benzodiazepines
(increase duration of opening)

Uses

 Same as barbiturates

GABA pentin

Analogue of GABA

 Uses and adverse effects as barbiturates and benzodiazepines

Vigabatrin

Mechanism  inhibition of GABA transaminase

V for vegan and vegan is used for transport So Transaminase is inhibited
here

Uses

 Generalized tonic clonic seizures
 Partial seizures

Side effects

D 2O

 Drowsiness

 Dizziness
 Ocular side effects

Tiagabine

Tiagabine  T  inhibit GABA Reuptake by transporter

Uses  Partial seizures

Side effects  Dizziness, Depression and seizures
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Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman