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Generic: Phenytoin Brand: Dilantin Thera: antiarrhythmics (group IB) Pharma: hydaintoins Action/Indications -Treatment/prevention of tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures & complex partial seizures
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In the treatment of epilepsy, phenytoin is indicated for grand mal epilepsy (major Unlabeled Uses: n/a Patient Teaching and Safety: To report side effects: twitching, nausea, vomiting, sweating, dizziness; indicates cholinergic crisis or overdose; That continuing follow-up will be needed; To use product exactly as prescribed, not to use with other products unless approved by prescriber The unlabeled use of phenytoin is to treat trigeminal neuraligia (a facial pain caused due to pressure on the trigeminal nerve) and psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder
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Lamictal is used alone or with other medications to treat epileptic seizures in adults and children
Donepezil may improve the ability to concentrations are for normal plasma binding
Precise mechanism of anticonvulsant action is not known, but drug use is accompanied by reduced voltage, frequency, and spread of electrical discharges within the motor cortex
The chewable tablet and liquid forms are usually taken 2 to 5 times a day
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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects