5 mg/kg/day PO, initially in 2-3 equally divided doses; may adjust dose no sooner than 7-10-day intervals ; Maintenance: 4-8 mg/kg/day PO not to exceed 300 mg/day Phenytoin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant
Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed
Reviews (28) Uses Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug)
Steady-state therapeutic levels are achieved at least 7 to 10 days (5 to 7 half-lives) after initiation of therapy with recommended doses of 300 mg/day
Maintenance therapy: IV, Oral: Initial: 5 mg/kg/day in divided doses (based upon dosage form, see below); usual range: 4 to 8 mg/kg/day; maximum daily dose: 300
DILANTIN extended phenytoin sodium capsules are available as: • 30 mg: size 4 hemispherical Coni-Snap capsule with a white opaque body and pale pink opaque
Phenytoin is used in the treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
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Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug)
I am in a Info: phenytoin ER caps contain 8% less drug than chewable tabs and susp; monitor closely and consider dose adjustment if switching between products Dose: 300-400 mg/day ER PO divided bid-tid; Max: 400 mg/dose ER; Alt: 4-7 mg/kg/day ER PO divided bid-tid; Info: may consider load of 15-20 mg/kg ER PO divided in 3 doses 2-4h apart;
Patients should always ask their doctors for medical advice about adverse events
Phenytoin sodium is an antiepileptic drug
When serum level determinations are necessary, they should be obtained at least 5 to 7 half-lives after Phenytek side effects
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Studies comparing divided doses of 300 mg with a single daily dose of this quantity indicated absorption, peak serum levels
Once-a-day dosage: In adults, if seizure control is established with divided doses of three 100-mg DILANTIN (extended phenytoin sodium capsules, USP) daily, once-a-day dosage with 300 mg of DILANTIN (extended phenytoin sodium capsules, USP) may Usual maintenance dosage in pediatric patients is 4–8 mg/kg daily (administered in 2 or 3 equally divided doses); however, usual dosages may vary depending on whether phenytoin is used alone or as adjunctive therapy
0 Mg) Uses: Epilepsy, seizure: Side effects: Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, allergy:
with dosage individualized to a Initially, one gram of Dilantin (extended phenytoin sodium capsules, USP) is divided into three doses (400 mg, 300 mg, 300 mg) and administered at two-hour intervals