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DILANTIN

Used for Epilepsy

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DILANTIN Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing

What is DILANTIN?

What is DILANTIN?

DILANTIN is the brand name for phenytoin and is available as an extended-relase oral capsule, chewable tablet, and oral suspension.

What dosages is DILANTIN available in?

What dosages is DILANTIN available in?

DILANTIN is available as a 100 mg, 200 mg, and 300 mg extended-release oral capsule, a 50 mg chewable tablet, and a 125 mg/5 ml oral suspension.

What is DILANTIN used for?

What is DILANTIN used for?

DILANTIN is an antiepileptic and is used to treat tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures, psychomotor (temporal lobe) seizures, and seizures during and following brain surgery.

How does DILANTIN work?

How does DILANTIN work?

DILANTIN is an antiepileptic medication. It prevents seizures by decreasing abnormal signals between nerve cells in the brain.

How do I take DILANTIN?

How do I take DILANTIN?

DILANTIN is typically taken by mouth with a starting dose of 1 capsule (100 mg) by mouth 3 times a day, slowly increasing up to a maximum of 2 capsules (200 mg) by mouth 3 times a day. Your physician will adjust the dose based on blood levels of this medication.

Is it safe for me to take DILANTIN?

Is it safe for me to take DILANTIN?

DILANTIN is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have a known hypersensitivity to phenytoin, its ingredients, or other hydantoins, a history of prior acute hepatotoxicity attributable to phenytoin, or are currently taking delavirdine.

DILANTIN Common Side Effects

DILANTIN Common Side Effects

Common side effects of DILANTIN include:

  • Uncontrolled eye movements
  • Abnormal/worsening coordination
  • Slurred speech
  • Sleepiness
  • Mental confusion
DILANTIN Serious Side Effects

DILANTIN Serious Side Effects

Serious side effects are rare with DILANTIN. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Status epilepticus (seizures lasting longer than 5 minutes or when seizures occur so closely together that the person doesnt’t recover between seizures) due to missed doses or sudden stopping of DILANTIN
  • Serious allergic reactions: skin reactions, swelling, trouble breathing
  • Serious liver injury: darkened urine, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, yellowing of your skin or eyes, itching
  • Suicidal thoughts or behavior
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on DILANTIN

Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on DILANTIN

The following medications may interact with DILANTIN:

  • Multiple drug interactions because of extensive plasma protein binding, saturable metabolism and potent induction of hepatic enzymes. Interactions can occure with stomach acid reducers, sedatives, antidepressants, estrogen hormone replacement, phenothiazines, disulfiram, methylphenidate, sulfa drugs, carbamazepine, sucralfate, molindone, phenobarbital, valproic acid, divalproex sodium, steroids, antibiotics, digoxin, furosemide, or theophylline
Who makes DILANTIN?

Who makes DILANTIN?

Pfizer

Is DILANTIN safe in pregnancy?

Is DILANTIN safe in pregnancy?

DILANTIN may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed DILANTIN during pregnancy. You can call the tollfree number 1-888-233-2334. Information on the registry can also be found at the AED pregnancy registry

What is the generic name for DILANTIN?

What is the generic name for DILANTIN?

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