Generic Name - Phenytoin
Category - Anti convulsant drug.
Indications
Seizures.
Generic Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures in certain types of epilepsy. Phenytoin (Generic Phenytoin) reduces the maximal activity of brain stem centers responsible for the tonic phase of tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures.
Generic for Phenytoin Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Phenytoin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class including phenytoin or other hydantoins or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Phenytoin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Recurrent infections
chronic neurologic disease
chronic liver disease or cirrhosis
chronic kidney disease
recurrent infections.
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Phenytoin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Digoxin
carbamezapine
Clonazepam
Corticosteroids
Cyclosporine
Disopyramide
Doxycycline.
Estrogens
Felodipine
Levodopa
Lidocaine
Methadone
Mexiletine
Paroxetine
Generic for Phenytoin Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericPhenytoin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Phenytoin for Seizures is 100 mg (125 mg of the suspension) t.i.d.; adjust dosage at 7- to 10-day intervals until seizures are controlled.
Maintenance: 300-400 mg/day, although 600 mg/day (625 mg of the suspension) may be required in some.
Generic for Phenytoin Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Phenytoin side Effects include chest pain or tightness, fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations), confusion, nervousness, hostility, or other behavioral changes (especially in children or elderly patients), dark yellow or brown urine and difficulty breathing.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Phenytoin.
Generic for Phenytoin and Pregnancy
Studies indicate use of Generic Phenytoin during pregnancy may cause birth defects in the fetus or miscarriage. Hence, it would be best to discontinue the drug if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Generic for Phenytoin and Breastfeeding
Generic Phenytoin appears in breast milk. Therefore, it is not recommended to continue Generic Phenytoin while breast feeding a baby.
Generic for Phenytoin and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Phenytoin in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Phenytoin and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Phenytoin in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Phenytoin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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