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    Phenytoin is an antiepileptic agent used to control grand mal and psychomotor seizures. Its mechanism of action is unknown but it is thought to stabilize neuronal membranes and limit seizure activity. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to hydantoins or cardiac conduction issues. Common adverse reactions include ataxia, slurred speech, dizziness, and insomnia.

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    Phenytoin is an antiepileptic agent used to control grand mal and psychomotor seizures. Its mechanism of action is unknown but it is thought to stabilize neuronal membranes and limit seizure activity. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to hydantoins or cardiac conduction issues. Common adverse reactions include ataxia, slurred speech, dizziness, and insomnia.

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    Medication Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Drug Reaction Generic

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    Phenytoin is an antiepileptic agent used to control grand mal and psychomotor seizures. Its mechanism of action is unknown but it is thought to stabilize neuronal membranes and limit seizure activity. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to hydantoins or cardiac conduction issues. Common adverse reactions include ataxia, slurred speech, dizziness, and insomnia.

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    MEDICATION MECHANISM OF INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION ADVERSE DRUG

    ACTION REACTION

    Generic Mechanism of action is  Control of - Hypersensitivity - Ataxia


    Phenytoin unknown, though it is grand mal to hydantoins - Slurred
    known to be a hydantoin (tonic-clonic) - Sinus speech
    derivative that probably and bradycardia - Dizziness
    stabilizes neuronal psychomotor - Sinoatrial block - Insomnia
    Brand Name: membranes and limits seizures - Stokes-Adam - Nervousnes
    Phenytek seizure activity by either  Prevention syndrome - Twitching
    increasing reflux of and treatment - Headache
    decreasing influx of of seizures - Mental
    sodium ions across cell during or confusion
    membrane cortex during following - Decreased
    Dosage: generation of nerve neurosurgery coordination
    100 mg PO impulses. - Nystagmus
    - Diplopia
    Frequency: - Blurred visio
    TID - Gingival
    hyperplasia
    - Nausea and
    vomiting
    Classification: - Constipation
    Antiepileptic - Anemia
    agent - Purpuric
    dermatitis
    - Photosensiti
    ity

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