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Medication Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Drug Reaction Generic

Phenytoin is an antiepileptic agent used to control grand mal and psychomotor seizures. Its mechanism of action is unknown but it is thought to stabilize neuronal membranes and limit seizure activity. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to hydantoins or cardiac conduction issues. Common adverse reactions include ataxia, slurred speech, dizziness, and insomnia.

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Medication Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Drug Reaction Generic

Phenytoin is an antiepileptic agent used to control grand mal and psychomotor seizures. Its mechanism of action is unknown but it is thought to stabilize neuronal membranes and limit seizure activity. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to hydantoins or cardiac conduction issues. Common adverse reactions include ataxia, slurred speech, dizziness, and insomnia.

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MEDICATION MECHANISM OF INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION ADVERSE DRUG

ACTION REACTION

Generic Mechanism of action is  Control of - Hypersensitivity - Ataxia


Phenytoin unknown, though it is grand mal to hydantoins - Slurred
known to be a hydantoin (tonic-clonic) - Sinus speech
derivative that probably and bradycardia - Dizziness
stabilizes neuronal psychomotor - Sinoatrial block - Insomnia
Brand Name: membranes and limits seizures - Stokes-Adam - Nervousnes
Phenytek seizure activity by either  Prevention syndrome - Twitching
increasing reflux of and treatment - Headache
decreasing influx of of seizures - Mental
sodium ions across cell during or confusion
membrane cortex during following - Decreased
Dosage: generation of nerve neurosurgery coordination
100 mg PO impulses. - Nystagmus
- Diplopia
Frequency: - Blurred visio
TID - Gingival
hyperplasia
- Nausea and
vomiting
Classification: - Constipation
Antiepileptic - Anemia
agent - Purpuric
dermatitis
- Photosensiti
ity

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