phenytoin

Noun

Meaning

an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

diphenylhydantoin Dilantin diazepam gabapentin hydantoin ethosuximide lorazepam clobazam epanutin levetiracetam carbamazepine clonazepam lamotrigine brivaracetam oxcarbazepine

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Hypernyms

hydantoin

Examples

After Pfizer's sale of the UK marketing licence to Flynn Pharma, the price of a 28-pack of 25 mg phenytoin sodium capsules marked Epanutin rose from 66p (about $0.88) to £15.74 (about $25.06). Source: Internet

Bones Chronic phenytoin use has been associated with decreased bone density and increased bone fractures. Source: Internet

Antacids administered in a peptic ulcer regimen may decrease the AUC of a single dose of phenytoin. Source: Internet

Due to decreased drug concentrations during pregnancy, dose of phenytoin may need to be increased if only option for seizure control. Source: Internet

Due to these risks, oral phenytoin should be used if possible. Source: Internet

Heart and blood vessels Severe low blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms can be seen with rapid infusion of IV phenytoin. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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