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What is Phenytoin Sodium Extended ?
Phenytoin Sodium Extended is an antiepileptic drug used primarily to prevent and control seizures by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. This extended-release formulation allows for gradual absorption and sustained blood levels of the medication, facilitating convenient once-daily dosing. Phenytoin Sodium Extended is commonly prescribed for the management of tonic-clonic and complex partial seizures.
Phenytoin Sodium Extended
FEN-i-toin
Consumer Forms
Capsule
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Long Acting Capsule
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Liquid
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Chewable Tablet
Consumer Routes
By mouth
Therapeutic Classes
Anticonvulsant
Dilantin is a medication used to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Dilantin belong to a class of drugs called anticonvulsants. Dilantin is a brand version of the drug phenytoin. This drug was first synthesized in 1908, and it was approved for use in the US in 1953. In the treatment of seizures, Dilantin use is common.
- Dizziness or headache
- Constipation, nausea, vomiting
- Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- Mild confusion, slurred speech, clumsiness, problems with balance
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
- Bone fractures, pain, tenderness, or aching, pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs, decrease in height
- Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
- Severe confusion, problems with balance or walking, slurred speech, tremors
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- Feeling agitated, depressed, nervous, or irritable, thoughts of hurting yourself or others, unusual mood or behavior
- Slow growth in children
- Slow heartbeat, chest pain or discomfort, lightheadedness, dizziness or fainting
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, porphyria, or a history of depression or mental problems.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Changes in mood or behavior, including thoughts of suicideSerious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP)Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which may damage organs, including the liver, kidney, or heartHeart problems (including slow heartbeat)Liver problemsDecreased bone densityHigh blood sugar levels
- This medicine may make you drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- This medicine may damage your gums. Brush and floss your teeth regularly and visit your dentist to help prevent these problems.
- Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.