PHENYTOIN SODIUM

Clinical safety rating: avoid

Many drugs can increase or decrease phenytoin levels Can cause life-threatening dermatologic reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

How it works

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Capsule 100 mg - Oral

Dosage form	INJECTABLE
Renal impairment	Consult protocols for adjustment.
Liver impairment	Consult protocols for adjustment.

Clinical note

Many drugs can increase or decrease phenytoin levels Can cause life-threatening dermatologic reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

FDA category

Category Positive

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Clinical safety rating: avoid

Many drugs can increase or decrease phenytoin levels Can cause life-threatening dermatologic reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Mechanism information is still being processed. Check the DailyMed link in the sidebar for the official prescribing information.

Capsule 100 mg - Oral

Dosage form	INJECTABLE
Renal impairment	Consult protocols for adjustment.
Liver impairment	Consult protocols for adjustment.

Clinical note

Many drugs can increase or decrease phenytoin levels Can cause life-threatening dermatologic reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

FDA category

Category Positive

nystagmus

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