EPTOIN ER
Phenytoin
Abbott India
Phenytoin is available as extended-release (long-acting) capsule, a chewable tablet, and a suspension (liquid) orally. The chewable tablet and suspension are usually taken two or three times a day. Phenytoin should be taken with food. When administering to patients on nasogastric or other enteral feeds, do not administer feeds 2 hr before or after a dose. Be consistent throughout therapy in relation to feed times. Do not switch dosage forms/brands with out prior consideration.
Store protected from moisture at temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Porphyria Avoid parenteral use in sinus bradycardia Sino-atrial block, second- and third-degree heart block Stokes-Adams syndrome Pregnancy
Seizures : A seizure is the physical findings or changes in behavior that occur after an episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The term "seizure" is often used interchangeably with "convulsion." Convulsions are when a person's body shakes rapidly and uncontrollably. During convulsions, the person's muscles contract and relax repeatedly. There are many different types of seizures. Some have mild symptoms and no body shaking. SYMPTOMS Symptoms may stop after a few seconds minutes, or continue for 15 minutes. They rarely continue longer. The person may have warning symptoms before the attack, such as: • Fear or anxiety • Nausea • Vertigo • Visual symptoms (such as flashing bright lights, spots, or wavy lines before the eyes) TREATMENT Anticonvulsants commonly used to stabilize mood include valproic acid (considered one of the most effective), carbamazepine, lamotrigine, topiramate, and gabapentin Autism [Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)] : Autism also called Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Autism is a disorder that is usually diagnosed in early childhood. The main signs and symptoms of autism involve communication, social interactions and repetitive behaviors. Children with autism might have problems talking with you, or they might not look you in the eye when you talk to them. They may spend a lot of time putting things in order before they can pay attention, or they may say the same sentence again and again to calm themselves down. They often seem to be in their "own world." Because people with autism can have very different features or symptoms, health care providers think of autism as a "spectrum" disorder. Asperger syndrome is a milder version of the disorder. Autism lasts throughout a person's lifetime. There is no cure, but treatment can help. Treatments • Treatments include behavior and communication therapies and medicines to control symptoms. Starting treatment as early as possible is important.
Effects with other sedative drugs or ethanol may be potentiated. Enhances toxic effects of paracetamol, lithium. Increased risk of osteomalacia with acetazolamide. Decreased serum levels/effects with acyclovir, antineoplastics, benzodiazeines, ciprofloxacin, CYP2C9 inducers (e.g. carbamazepine), CYP2C19 inducers (e.g. rifampin), folic acid, vigabatrin. Increased serum concentrations with allopurinol, capecitabine, cimetidine, CYP2C9 inhibitors (e.g. fluconazole), CYP2C19 inhibitors (e.g. delavirdine), disulfiram, methylphenidate, metronidazole, omeprazole, SSRI, trazodone, trimethoprim. Increases metabolism of antiarrhythmics, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, chloramphenicol, corticosteroids, doxycycline, oestrogens, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, methadone, theophylline, TCAs. Decreases levels/effects of clozapine, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, CYP2B6 substrates (e.g. bupropion, selegiline), CYP2C8 substrates (e.g. amiodarone).
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