12 Facts about Phenytoin
Phenytoin is an anti-epileptic drug used to treat and prevent seizure. Want to know more facts about it?
@healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan
1. Phenytoin had been used since 1938 to treat seizure.
2. Do not stop taking phenytoin abruptly unless directed by your doctor because this can aggravate seizure attacks.
3. Long term use of phenytoin can reduce Vitamin D in the body making the individual prone to skeletal problems such as fracture and osteoporosis.
4. Phenytoin can reduce insulin release which can lead to high blood sugar level.
5. Taking phenytoin can make some people suicidal.
6. Phenytoin can be taken either with or without food.
7. If you miss one dose of phenytoin and it's almost time for your next dose, do not take double dose.
8. Phenytoin decreases the effectivenes of birth control pills.
9. Calcium impedes the absorption of phenytoin.
10. Nystagmus, or the involuntary jerking of the eyes, is the most common side effect of phenytoin in children, but does not affect the child's vision.
11. About half of children taking phenytoin experience swelling of the gums.
12 . Individuals taking high dose of phenytoin may experience excessive growth of hair of the face and body.
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| 12 Facts about Phenytoin |
@healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan
1. Phenytoin had been used since 1938 to treat seizure.
2. Do not stop taking phenytoin abruptly unless directed by your doctor because this can aggravate seizure attacks.
3. Long term use of phenytoin can reduce Vitamin D in the body making the individual prone to skeletal problems such as fracture and osteoporosis.
4. Phenytoin can reduce insulin release which can lead to high blood sugar level.
5. Taking phenytoin can make some people suicidal.
6. Phenytoin can be taken either with or without food.
7. If you miss one dose of phenytoin and it's almost time for your next dose, do not take double dose.
8. Phenytoin decreases the effectivenes of birth control pills.
9. Calcium impedes the absorption of phenytoin.
10. Nystagmus, or the involuntary jerking of the eyes, is the most common side effect of phenytoin in children, but does not affect the child's vision.
11. About half of children taking phenytoin experience swelling of the gums.
12 . Individuals taking high dose of phenytoin may experience excessive growth of hair of the face and body.
