Dilantin jeopardy: avoiding the dangers of phenytoin.
Phenytoin sodium (Dilantin), is a widely known anticonvulsant medication that can cause serious side effects and interactions with numerous other medications. Nurses should thoroughly familiarize themselves with this medication's properties in order to practice safely.
Schlicher
M L
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Madigan Army Medical Center, Ft. Lewis, WA, USA.
D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000097:blood / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D004347:Drug Interactions; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000097:blood / Q000493:pharmacokinetics
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D010672:Phenytoin