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Active Ingredient PHENYTOIN
Therapeutic Class HYDANTOINS
Indications Partial and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Prophylaxis after cerebral trauma or neuro-surgery .
Caution Avoid sudden withdrawal. Do not use substitute products. Monitor
drug levels when in doubt. Nystagmus, dizziness, ataxia, slurred speech, drowsiness, blurred vision and confusion. Hirsutism, gingival More ...
Dose Range Adult:150-300mg daily, rarely more than 400mg, in one (night time)
or two doses daily to a maximum of 600mg daily as a single dose or as 2 divided doses. In status epilepticus loading doses of 10-20 mg/kg given by slow infusion according to body weight, f
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