What type of drug is phenytoin?

What type of drug is phenytoin?

Phenytoin is used to control certain type of seizures, and to treat and prevent seizures that may begin during or after surgery to the brain or nervous system. Phenytoin is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants.

What is phenytoin brand name?

Phenytoin (FEN-ih-toe-in) is the generic name (non–brand name) of a widely used seizure medicine. Common brand names for this type of medicine include Dilantin, Phenytek, and Epanutin (in the UK), but it is also sold using the name phenytoin or phenytoin sodium.

Are there different types of phenytoin?

Phenytoin comes in three oral forms: extended-release oral capsule, chewable tablet, and oral suspension. It also comes as an injectable medication that’s given by a healthcare provider. Phenytoin oral capsule is used to treat certain types of seizures.

What are the most common drug drug interactions with phenytoin?

Most frequently checked interactions

  • Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin)
  • Advair Diskus (fluticasone / salmeterol)
  • Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin)
  • Combivent (albuterol / ipratropium)
  • Coumadin (warfarin)
  • Keppra (levetiracetam)
  • Lasix (furosemide)
  • Lipitor (atorvastatin)

Who should not take phenytoin?

You should not use phenytoin if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had: Tell your doctor if you have ever had: Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking phenytoin. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits.

Is phenytoin and phenobarbital the same?

Phenobarbital can be used for generalized and focal seizures, but it can make you feel sleepy. Treats and prevents seizures. Dilantin (phenytoin) is very good at treating and preventing seizures, but it has many drug interactions and some serious side effects. Phenobarbital is available as a generic.

Is phenytoin the same as Dilantin?

Phenytoin is the generic name of a widely used antiepileptic drug (AED). In the United States, phenytoin is known by the brand names Dilantin and Phenytek (an extended-release form).

What type of seizure is phenytoin used for?

Phenytoin is best used for partial-onset seizures. It generally is not effective against generalized-onset absence seizures or infantile spasms. Phenytoin has limited value in clonic, myoclonic, and atonic seizures and in the Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It may control the tonic-clonic component of the syndrome.

What is Eptoin tablet used for?

Eptoin Tablet is a prescription drug used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). It controls seizures by reducing abnormal and excessive nerve cell activity in the brain.

What drugs should not be taken with phenytoin?

Drugs that increase phenytoin blood levels and toxicity include:

  • acute alcohol intake,
  • amiodarone (Coradone),
  • chlordiazepoxide,
  • cimetidine (Tagamet),
  • diazepam (Valium, Diastat),
  • dicumarol,
  • disulfiram,
  • estrogens,

What medications should not be taken with phenytoin?

Inform patients that certain over-the-counter medications (e.g., antacids, cimetidine, and omeprazole), vitamins (e.g., folic acid), and herbal supplements (e.g., St. John’s wort) can alter their phenytoin levels.

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