Phenytoin Flashcards by Brian Hepp | Brainscape

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Phenytoin

Name

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Dilantin

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Phenytoin

Class

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Anticonvulsant

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Phenytoin

Description

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Phenytoin is a derivative related to phenobarbital that reduces the spread of electrical discharges in the motor cortex and inhibits seizures. It also has antidysrhythmic properties that counteract the effects of digitalis

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Phenytoin

Indications

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Seizures, status epilepticus or cardiac dysrhythmias secondary to digitalis toxicity

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