title: Phenytoin-induced encephalopathy in a child.
abstract: Phenytoin is a commonly used antiepileptic medication in the pediatric age group, but it has a narrow therapeutic range. Various adverse effects have been reported commonly. We report a relatively rare case of encephalopathy in a child from overdose of injectable phenytoin due to ignorance of the previous treatment. Scrutiny of medical records and history is of utmost importance while administering such medications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, SDN Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Sumit
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mehndiratta
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D062787:Drug Overdose; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008508:Medication Errors; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012640:Seizures / Q000188:drug therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D010672:Phenytoin
keywords: Antiepileptic drugs; child; overdosage; phenytoin; side effects