Phenytoin Sodium is not contraindicated in epilepsy, this product can be used in persistent epileptic status, etc. It should be used in accordance with medical advice.
Phenytoin Sodium is commonly available in tablet and injection form. It has antiepileptic and antiarrhythmic effects. It can be used for the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic seizures, complex partial seizures, simple partial seizures, and status epilepticus. It is also used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias (caused by digitalis intoxication). Therefore this product is not contraindicated in epilepsy.
Phenytoin sodium adverse reactions include gingival hyperplasia, nausea, vomiting, gastritis, vertigo, headache, nystagmus, slurred speech, confusion and other adverse reactions.
The drug is contraindicated with a history of allergy to glycolonylureas, sinus node block, Asperger’s syndrome, sinus bradycardia, and II-III degree atrioventricular block. Phenytoin sodium should be used rationally under the guidance of a doctor.