February 5, 2013

Adverse Effects of Phenytoin

Adverse Effects of Phenytoin

P:  P-450 interactions

H: Hirsutism, Hypersensitivity, Hyperglycaemia

E: Enlarged gums

N: Nystagmus

Y: Yellow-browning of skin

T: Teratogenicity

O: Osteomalacia

I:  Interference with folic acid absorption (hence anemia)

N: Neuropathies: vertigo, ataxia, headache

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