At least two once-daily ER formulations of phenytoin (Dilantin Kapseals [Pfizer, New York, NY, U
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Jul 10, 2023 · Phenytoin is a medication used in the management and treatment of epilepsy, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, complex partial seizures, and status epilepticus
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We aimed to determine whether switching from generic-to-generic equivalent anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) in patients with epilepsy is associated with clinical outcomes
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Levetiracetam and phenytoin are comparable for prophylaxis against acute posttraumatic seizures (PTS) in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients with
Epilepsia is the leading journal for innovative clinical and basic science research for all aspects of epilepsy and seizures, aiming to Phenytoin: 40 (12
The ideal objective of treating a person with epilepsy is to induce remission (free of seizures for some time) using antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and withdraw the AEDs
For decades, phenytoin has been the drug of choice for the treatment of epilepsy but also the second-line treatment for status epilepticus (SE)
Phenytoin is insoluble in water and is dissolved in a basic solution including ethylene glycol, the mixture being linked to tissue necrosis (“purple hand syndrome”) if extravasated
As adjunct therapy with phenobarbital, potassium bromide can be administered at 20–40 mg/kg/day, PO, either as one dose or divided into two or more doses; the sodium bromide dosage is slightly lower at 17–30 mg/kg/day, PO
Doc wants to add on Klonopin for sedative effects, concerns & questions ensue, please help
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The number of medical visits for acute Keppra made me angry -- all the time angry
I tried to transition from dilantin to Topomax this year but my hair fell out and started getting a rash
Monitoring: Baseline – CBC, CMP, then q6mo-1y; Tegretol – 5d following last dose change; only needed during initial induction phase and then at steady dose
It is in the anticonvulsants class of drugs
In 2000, the FDA approved the use of the oral formulation as adjunctive therapy for the treatment of focal seizures, myoclonic seizures, and primary generalized seizures
In patients with a benzodiazepine-resistant status epilepticus, we suggest iv administration of levetiracetam as soon as possible
I don't want to have another seizure and I think this dose is still causing me some trouble
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Epilepsy is a disorder where recurrent seizures (fits) are caused by abnormal electrical discharges of the brain
Time course of lamotrigine de-induction: impact of stepwise withdrawal of carbamazepine or phenytoin
The aim of this study was to assess the safety and tolerability of an overnight switch from levetiracetam to brivaracetam