PHENYTOIN-INJECTION, Dilantin

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GENERIC NAME: PHENYTOIN - INJECTION (fen-ih-TOE-in, FEN-ih-toyn)

BRAND NAME(S): Dilantin

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage | Medical Alert

USES: This medication is used to treat seizures and epilepsy.

HOW TO USE: Use this medication as directed. Clean area before administering. Do not stop using this drug suddenly without consulting your doctor or seizures may occur. It is important to use all doses on time to keep the level of medication in your blood constant. Do this by using doses at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. While using this medication, lab tests may be done, especially in the first few months, to check if the drug is working properly.

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