Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Carl Danielle Mandig BN3H: Drug Study

    Uploaded by

    Dan Mandig
    16 views1 page
    Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant drug that is commonly used to treat seizures. It works by stabilizing neuronal membranes and modifying sodium ion influx. Common side effects include gum hypertrophy, nystagmus, and ataxia. Nurses should monitor patients for signs of toxicity and adverse drug reactions.

    Original Description:

    Original Title

    DS

    Copyright

    © Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)

    Available Formats

    DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant drug that is commonly used to treat seizures. It works by stabilizing neuronal membranes and modifying sodium ion influx. Common side effects include gum hypertrophy, nystagmus, and ataxia. Nurses should monitor patients for signs of toxicity and adverse drug reactions.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as doc, pdf, or txt
    16 views1 page

    Carl Danielle Mandig BN3H: Drug Study

    Uploaded by

    Dan Mandig
    Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant drug that is commonly used to treat seizures. It works by stabilizing neuronal membranes and modifying sodium ion influx. Common side effects include gum hypertrophy, nystagmus, and ataxia. Nurses should monitor patients for signs of toxicity and adverse drug reactions.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    Download as doc, pdf, or txt
    of 1

    Carl Danielle Mandig BN3H

    Name of Drug Dosage, Route, Mode of Indication Contraindication Adverse Reaction Nursing
    Frequency Action Intervention

    Generic Name: Dosage:


    Phenytoin Tablet 50 mg

    Brand Name:
    Dilantin Route:
    Per Orem
    Classification:
    Frequency:
    BID or TID
    DRUG STUDY

    You might also like