Hydantoin Anticonvulsants

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Phenytek (phenytoin)

Phenytoin (PHT), sold under the brand name Dilantin among others, is an anti-seizure medication. It is useful for the prevention of tonic-clonic seizures and partial seizures, but not absence seizures. The intravenous form is used for status epilepticus that does not improve with benzodiazepines. It may also be used for certain heart arrhythmias or neuropathic pain... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Not Available                                                                                                                             Average retail cost: $75/month

Dilantin (phenytoin)

Phenytoin (PHT), sold under the brand name Dilantin among others, is an anti-seizure medication. It is useful for the prevention of tonic-clonic seizures and partial seizures, but not absence seizures. The intravenous form is used for status epilepticus that does not improve with benzodiazepines. It may also be used for certain heart arrhythmias or neuropathic pain... Wikipedia

 

 

Manufacturer's Website: Dilantin                                                                                                                             Average retail cost: $248/month

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