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What is the density of phenytoin?
The density of phenytoin is 1,257 g/cm3.
Which supplement should you also give witha pt. taking phenytoin?
It is carbamazepine.
Is phenytoin a narcotic?
no
"I'm sure it's not listed on the Dilantin package insert, but isn't it marketed under a different name now"?
"You won't find that iformation on the Dilantin package insert, because the drug is now called Phenytoin." "Yes, the drug is now called Phenytoin, not Dilantin, as it is listed on the Dilantin package insert."
Can drugs cause cleft lip?
Some drugs, such as phenytoin, sodium valproate, and methotrexate, also increase the incidence of clefting
What is the classification of phenytoin?
Phenytoin is classified as an anticonvulsant medication, specifically a sodium channel blocker. It is commonly used to treat epilepsy and prevent seizures.
What name is phenytoin sold under?
Dilantin
Is phenytoin avail in time released capsuls?
no
What is the antidote for phenytoin?
vitamin k
Does Phenytoin make your hands itch?
I've been taking phenytoin for 30 years, and I haven't experienced (or heard of) that side-effect. People are affected diferently though.
Will phenytoin produce a non negative drug test result?
Phenytoin is not a commonly tested drug in standard drug screening panels, so it is unlikely that it would trigger a false positive result in a drug test. However, confirmatory testing can distinguish between different drugs, including phenytoin, if necessary.
What antiarrhythmic agent is also an anticonvulsant agent?
Lidocaine is an antiarrhythmic agent that also has anticonvulsant properties. It is commonly used in the emergency setting for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias and status epilepticus.
