Gabatin is an anticonvulsant drug commonly used as adjunctive therapy to treat partial seizures. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to optimize dose and avoid toxicity.
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
5 days Ambient (transport)
12 days Refirgerated
1 month Frozen
0.5 mL Serum
2.7 - 4.1 mcg/mL (peak) following a single dose of 900-1800 mg/day.
4.0 - 8.5 mcg/mL (peak) following a mulitple dose of 900-1800 mg/day administration.
The reference range is evolving. Seizure control has been observed at levels in excess of 4 mcg/mL.
Gabatin is an anticonvulsant drug commonly used as adjunctive therapy to treat partial seizures. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to optimize dose and avoid toxicity.
3 to 5 days
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