phenytoin
IPA: finʌtˈɔɪn
noun
- (pharmacology) A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy.
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Examples of "phenytoin" in Sentences
- It may elevate serum phenytoin levels.
- It is a hydantoin, similar to phenytoin.
- Quinine or phenytoin may decrease cramps.
- Phenytoin sodium is a commonly used antiepileptic.
- Phenytoin was to be used as adjunctive therapy only.
- Carbamazepine and phenytoin decrease effects of mirtazapine.
- Carbamazepine and phenytoin lower serum levels of mebendazole.
- There is no good evidence that phenytoin is a human carcinogen.
- It is a mixture of the sodium salts of phenytoin and pentobarbital.
- This reactivity is exploited in the preparation of the drug phenytoin.
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