Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Anticonvulsant
Forms:
Extended-release (long-acting) capsule, chewable tablet, oral suspension
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
To control generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures
To control complex partial (psychomotor, temporal lobe) seizures
To prevent and treat seizures that occur during or after neurosurgery
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Phenytoin Drug Class
Phenytoin (fen-ee-toh-in) is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic medication.
Phenytoin Age Range
Phenytoin is approved for use in adults and children.
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