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#Pharmacology #Phenytoin #Dilantin #Overview #Review
#Pharmacology #Phenytoin
Common Medications that Affect Phenytoin Serum Concentrations

Phenytoin is metabolized by several CYP enzymes (mainly 2C19, and
Medications that Affect Phenytoin ... Concentrations Phenytoin ... #Phenytoin #Interactions
ConSEPT and EcLiPSE – Levetiracetam versus Phenytoin for Status Epilepticus - Visual Abstract
Don't Forget the Bubbles,
Levetiracetam versus Phenytoin ... not superior to phenytoin ... difference between phenytoin ... Levetiracetam #Phenytoin
Drug-induced gingival enlargement is a side-effect of certain drugs where the gingival tissue is not the
adults treated with phenytoin ... #cyclosporine #phenytoin
Flapping tremors of Asterixis

DDx
- Decompensated cirrhosis or acute liver failure.
- Renal failure /azotemia.
- Respiratory failure with
- Drugs (phenytoin
Status Epilepticus Pharmacotherapy Guide

 • Phenytoin and Fosphenytoin
 • Valproate Sodium
 • Levetiracetam
 • Lacosamide
 •
Pharmacotherapy Guide • Phenytoin
Trigeminal Neuralgia [Tic douloureux] 
Clinical 
 • Excruciating paroxysmal pain 
 • Right > Left side
, Lamotrigine, Phenytoin
Status Epilepticus 
Continuous seizure activity > 5-10 min OR >= 2 seizures without full recovery
First line
Second line • Phenytoin ... mg/kg IV (Phenytoin
Folate Deficiency - Causes of Decreased Folic Acid
↓ Intake: Diet, Age, Alcohol
↑ Demand: Pregnancy, Infancy, Hemolysis,
Trimethoprim, Phenytoin
Stevens Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis - Causative Medications 
and Level of Suspicion 

High Risk:
Antigout:
phenobarbital, phenytoin