title: Phenytoin absorption following jejunoileal bypass.
abstract: Phenytoin absorption is decreased in patients with jejunoileal bypass. Although adequate absorption can be achieved, increased dosages of this agent probably will be necessary in most cases to achieve a therapeutic plasma level and clinical control of seizures.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery*; D007408:Intestinal Absorption; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000378:metabolism*; D012640:Seizures / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D010672:Phenytoin