PHENYTOIN

Overview

PHENYTOIN is a Schedule H drug.
Phenytoin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Phenytoin is used to control seizures.

Usage

PHENYTOIN is generally used to treat: Epilepsy, Seizure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

How Do I Take It?

PHENYTOIN is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral,

Precautions

Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Alcohol use can increase your blood levels of phenytoin and may increase side effects. Daily alcohol use can decrease your blood levels of phenytoin, which can increase your risk of seizures. It may develop suicidal thoughts in teenagers, watch them carefully. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart problems, low blood pressure, blood disease porphyria, liver disease, sugar, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PHENYTOIN over-dosage can result in: Slurred Speech, Loss Of Balance, Weakness (generalized), Nausea, Vomit, Lightheadedness, Fainting, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

PHENYTOIN : Skin Rash, Hives, Hepatitis, Loss Of Coordination, Confusion, Nervousness, Slurred Speech, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Dizziness, Difficulty Sleeping, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Nausea, Vomit, Constipation

Rare Side-Effects

PHENYTOIN : Eyes Jerking Eye Movements, Face Muscle Twitching (painless), Legs Muscle Twitching (painless), Unusual Facial Expression

Disease Interactions

PHENYTOIN can interfere with: Bone Marrow Suppression, Acute Liver Failure, Porphyria, Acute Renal Failure, Hypotension, Depression, Psychosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Folate Deficiency, Anemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Alcoholism

Technical Classification

PHENYTOIN is categorized as:
  • GROUP I ANTIARRHYTHMICS / ANTIARRHYTHMIC AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
  • HYDANTOIN ANTICONVULSANTS / ANTICONVULSANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with PHENYTOIN as Ingredient

ATOIN 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
ATOIN 50MG TABPHENYTOIN 50.0 MG
BARBITOIN 30MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
C TOIN 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100 MG
C TOIN 300MG TAB ERPHENYTOIN 300.0 MG
CELETOIN 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100 MG
CELETOIN 300MG TAB ERPHENYTOIN 300.0 MG
CELETOIN 300MG TABPHENYTOIN 300.0 MG
CELETOIN 50MG INJPHENYTOIN 50.0 MG
COBARB TABPHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG, PHENYTOIN
DILANTIN 25MG CAPPHENYTOIN 25.0 MG
DILANTIN 25MG/ ML SUSPPHENYTOIN 25.0 MG/ML
DILANTIN 50MG CAPPHENYTOIN 50.0 MG
DILANTIN 50MG INJPHENYTOIN 50.0 MG
EPICENT 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
EPICENT 50MG TABPHENYTOIN 50.0 MG
EPICOM 30MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
EPICURE 50MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50.0 MG
EPILAN 30MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
EPIPHEN 30MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
EPIPHEN 50MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50.0 MG
EPIPHEN TABPHENOBARBITONE 60.0 MG, PHENYTOIN
EPISOL 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
EPISOL PLUS 30MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
EPISOL PLUS 50MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50.0 MG
EPSOD 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
EPSOD 300MG TAB SRPHENYTOIN 300.0 MG
EPSOD 50MG TABPHENYTOIN 50.0 MG
EPSOD INJPHENYTOIN
EPSOLIN 300MG TABPHENYTOIN 300.0 MG
EPSOLIN 50MG TABPHENYTOIN 50.0 MG
EPSOLIN 50MG/2ML INJPHENYTOIN 25 MG/ML
EPSOLIN ER 200MG TABPHENYTOIN 200 MG
EPSOLIN ER 300MG TABPHENYTOIN 300 MG
EPSOLIN INJPHENYTOIN 25 MG/ML
EPSOLIN TAB 100MGPHENYTOIN 100 MG
EPSOLIN TAB 150MGPHENYTOIN 150 MG
EPTOIN 50MG INJPHENYTOIN 50.0 MG/ML
EPTOIN AMPPHENYTOIN 50 MG/ML
EPTOIN ER 300MG TABPHENYTOIN 300 MG
EPTOIN SUSPPHENYTOIN 6 MG/ML
EPTOIN TAB 100MGPHENYTOIN 100 MG
EPTOIN TAB 50MGPHENYTOIN 50 MG
EPTOKIND 50MG INJPHENYTOIN 50.0 MG
FENTINOL 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
FENTOIN 100MG TAB ERPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
GAROIN 50MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50.0 MG
GAROIN TABPHENYTOIN 100 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50 MG
KIPTOIN 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
M TOIN 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
M TOIN 50MG TABPHENYTOIN 50.0 MG
NEPTOIN 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
PHALIN 100MG INJPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
PHALIN 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
PHALIN 300MG TABPHENYTOIN 300.0 MG
PHALIN 50MG TABPHENYTOIN 50.0 MG
PHEN PHEN 30MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
PHEN PHEN 50MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50.0 MG
PHENBARB TABPHENOBARBITONE 60.0 MG, PHENYTOIN
PHENOS 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
PHENSOBAR 30MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
PHENSOBAR 50MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50.0 MG
PHENTOIN 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
PHENYKEM 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
PHENYKEM 300MG TABPHENYTOIN 300.0 MG
PHENYKEM 30MG SUSPPHENYTOIN 30.0 MG
PHENYKEM 50MG INJPHENYTOIN 50.0 MG
PHENYKEM 50MG TAB DTPHENYTOIN 50.0 MG
PHENYKEM ER 300MG CAPPHENYTOIN 300.0 MG
PHENYTAL 30MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
PHENYTAL 50MG/100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50.0 MG
PHENYTO S 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
PHENYTOIN 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
PHENYTOIN ORAL 125MG SUSPPHENYTOIN 125.0 MG
PHENYTOIN SYPPHENYTOIN 125 MG
PHETOIN 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
PNA 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
PNA 200MG TABPHENYTOIN 200.0 MG
PROTOIN 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
PROTOIN 200MG TABPHENYTOIN 200.0 MG
PROTOIN 50MG TABPHENYTOIN 50.0 MG
SEZTIN 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG
SOLPHEN 100MG TABPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG