The meaning of PHENYTOIN is a crystalline anticonvulsant compound C15H12N2O2 used in the form of its sodium salt in the treatment of epilepsy —called also
Dosage forms: Doses for capsules (extended release) and injection are expressed as phenytoin
Phenytoin acts on the sodium channels in
Fosphenytoin is used short term or when other forms of phenytoin cannot be given