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Dilantin

Dilantin

8 6.3
A drug used to treat epilepsy and prevent seizures
  • noun
  • /dɪˈlæntɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Dilantin
  • Dilantin... skin rashes, diarrhea, loss of hair... hate to go to a pacemaker for a man this age...
  • Dilantin (phenytoin)
  • the drug Dilantin
  • Dilantin, an anti-seizure

Examples

  • Continue the Dilantin I.V.

    The Man with Two Brains (1983)

  • After her recent seizure, she increased her dosage of Dilantin as advised by her physician.

  • We've got to take a shot of Dilantin tonight... ..otherwise we might convulse.

    Dead Ringers (1988)

  • With her first diagnosis, Cindy was put on Dilantin medication, and it seemed to work pretty well at controlling the seizures.

    Blog text (22)

  • Dilantin and phenobarb.

    Komodo vs. Cobra (2005)

  • The doctor prescribed Dilantin to help control the patient's seizures.

  • It is essential to maintain a consistent level of Dilantin in the bloodstream to prevent seizures.

Synonyms

phenytoin
vsDilantin
  • Specialized
3 7.9

A medicine that treats and prevents seizures in epilepsy

is the trademarked brand name for that same drug
diphenylhydantoin
vsDilantin
  • Specialized
8.9

A medicine that helps prevent seizures in people with epilepsy

is marketed under a trademark rather than using the chemical name
hydantoin
vsDilantin
  • Specialized
9.3

A medicine used to treat epilepsy and reduce seizures

is a specific trademarked medication rather than a whole drug class

Surface Forms

Dilantin singular
Dilantins plural

Etymology

Dilantin is a 'brand name' for the drug phenytoin, and the name phenytoin comes from the chemical parts phenyl and hydantoin, which describe parts of the medicine. So Dilantin refers to that specific medicine used to prevent seizures.