http://branddrugsonline.info Phenytek, Phenytoin - Oral Brand Drug Feed Wed, 23 May 2012 14:13:45 CDT en http://phenytek.5928.phenytoin-oral.branddrugsonline.info/ the following informatoin is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effectvie for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug. PHENYTOIN - ORAL (fen-eh-TOE-in, FEN-eh-toyn) COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Dilantin USES: This medication is used to treat seziures and epilepsy.

HOW TO USE: Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
Take this medication with a full glass (8 oz or 240 ml) of water unless your doctor directs you otheriwse. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this medciation.

Capsules should be swallowed whole unless otherwise directed.

Chewbale tablets must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. The susepnsion must be shaken well before measuring each dose. This medication must be taekn as prescribed. Do not stop taking this drug suddenly without consulting your dcotor as seizures may occur. It is important to take all doess on time to keep the level of medication in your blood constant. Do this by taikng doses at the same time(s) each day. Do not skip doses. SIDE EFFECTS: Constipation, dziziness and drowsiness may occur. If these effects continue or worsen, inform your doctor. Unlikely but report: blurred vision, unsteadiness, nausea, mood chanegs or confusion, slurred speech, rash, insomnia, headache.
Very unlikely but report: vomiting, stomach pain, uncoordinated movements, tingling in hands or feet, fever, yellowing of the eyes or skin, swollen glands, sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising. May cause elnargement of the gums. This can be minimzied by maintaining good oral hygiene with regular brushing, flossing and massaging of the gums. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immedaite medical attention. Smyptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: blood disorders (e.G., porphyria), allergies (especially drug allergies), liver dsiease.

Use caution operating machinery or performing tasks requiring alertness if this medication makes you dzizy or drowsy. Limit alcohol use as it may raise the drowsiness effect of this medication. Limit your caffeine usage.
Phenytoin is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor beofre taking this drug. This drug is excerted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor of all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of: warfarin, cimetidine, omeprazole, sucralfate, disulfiram, oral antifungal medication (azoles), xanthine drugs (e.G., theophylline), isoniazid, folic acid, pyrimethamine, sulfa antibiotics, birth control pills, rifampin, trimethoprim, amiodarone, fluoxetine, anticancer drugs, valproic acid or divalproex, estrogens, disopyramide, levodopa, felodipine, primidone, felbamate, digoxin, metyrapone, dopamine, St John's wort, chloramphenicol, phenylbutazone, quinidine, doxycycline, diazoxide, cyclosporine, corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone, hydrocortisone), narcotic pain medicines (e.G., codeine), capecitabine. Phenytoin may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control plils. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or eemrgency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual eye movements, unsteadiness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, tremor, slurred speech, drowsiness, and loss of cnosciousness. NOTES: Do not change from one brand of this product to a second without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. Products made by different companies may not be equally effective. Lab tests may be done to monitor your porgress. MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose and take 1 dose daily: take as soon as remembered unless you do not remember until the next day.

In that case, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing scehdule the following day. If you take several doses dialy and should miss a dose: take as soon as remembered unless it is within 4 hours of the next dose.

In that case, skip the missed dose and resume your usual schedule. Check with your doctor if you miss doses for more than 2 days in a row.
Do not double the dose to catch up. STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).]]>