phenytoin
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- noun
- /ˌfɛnɪˈtɔɪn/
- Specialized
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fenitoína
- Phenytoin's side effects include drowsiness, acne, overgrowth of the gums, nausea, vomiting, mental confusion, mental slowing.
- drugs such as phenytoin
Examples
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Patients suffering from epilepsy often rely on phenytoin as part of their treatment regimen.
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Phenytoin is a medication for seizures that can potentially cause more harm to the mother and fetus than the medication.
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The patient was placed on phenytoin for seizure prophylaxis.
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The seizure resolved after phenytoin sodium was administered.
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For some drugs (e.g., phenytoin, aspirin), however, the rate of clearance decreases with increasing serum concentrations.
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Epilepsy can affect contraception, as some anti-epilepsy drugs (e.g., phenytoin) interfere with the combined oral contraceptive pill, meaning that a higher dose pill is needed.
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For example, drugs that block sodium channels (carbamazepine and phenytoin) are effective in tonic-clonic seizures and grand mal convulsions, while their use in small epilepticus may lead to worsening of the condition.
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The doctor prescribed phenytoin to control his seizures effectively.
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After the diagnosis, she started taking phenytoin daily to prevent further convulsions.
Synonyms
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A drug used to treat epilepsy and prevent seizures
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A medicine that prevents or controls seizures in people with epilepsy
A medicine that helps prevent seizures in people with epilepsy
A medicine that treats seizures and shaking of the hands
A medicine that prevents or reduces seizures in people with epilepsy
A drug that prevents or controls seizures in people with epilepsy
A risky medicine used to treat seizures when other medicines do not work
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word phenytoin comes from its chemical name diphenylhydantoin. The phenyl part is a common 'ring' piece found in many medicines and hydantoin is the chemical family, so the name simply tells you what the drug is and helps you remember it is a medicine used to treat and prevent seizures.