Phenytoin and enteral feeds

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Avatar n tn You can try to make different sorts of milk shakes including sugars and fibers from fruits and vegetables and proteins from milk and eggs but it is very difficult not to get too much sugars... and you will miss vitamins and minerals. And you will not have a clear idea of how many calories are you giving.
Avatar f tn My son is 2 years old, and extremely developmentally delayed. Since the end of September he hasn't been able to keep formula down, he just throws it up. His mother and I started diluting the formula with Pedialyte and it was okay for a while, but as we increased the formula in the formula/Pedialyte ratio (because he needs the calories), he cannot tolerate it and vomits everything up until he's dry heaving. We kept starting over with all Pedialyte but then he started throwing that up too.
4043310 tn?1355912647 Would uses girls wake a sleepin baby if they were due a feed, amelia woke up at 11 last nigjt with lots of gas and wouldnt settle we fed her two times before tryin to settle her and it was near enough 3 by the time she went bk to sleep round about the time she was due her next feed but as she just fell asleep we didnt bother and decided we wouldnt even bother wakin her up for her next one if she woke up her self far enough but she slept till 9 is this okay?
Avatar f tn During those times I had not yet been diagnosed and was able to go back to life like normal, however after the diagnosis and being on phenytoin and switching to oxcarbazepine i am feeling awful. Dizzy, nauseated, moody, extremely tired, severe headaches that come and go. All i get from my Neurologist is these are side effects that will eventually go away. Because i never know when these symptoms will come on too strong I have missed a lot of days at work during my probation period.
Avatar m tn This reaction is generally confined to the extremities but can affect the trunk and face and may be irreversible. Severe dermatologic reactions to phenytoin are infrequent. Some evidence, however, suggests that erythema multiforme is more likely in patients who undergo radiation therapy while receiving phenytoin.[22] Lupus-like symptoms have been described for phenytoin. Whether phenytoin administration will exacerbate preexisting idiopathic systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is unclear.
Avatar f tn Folic acid supplementation in folate-deficient patients with epilepsy changes the pharmacokinetics of phenytoin, usually leading to lower serum phenytoin concentrations and possible seizure breakthrough..." It however says that initiation of Folic acid and phenytoin together is beneficial. Since you can't go back and start all over again, you can take a small dose. It has been observed that as los as 1mg dose can perturb phenytoin’s levels, You may take doses lower than 1mg/day.
Avatar n tn Combining fluoxetine or paroxetine with phenytoin can also lead to increased phenytoin side effects and reduce blood levels of paroxetine. You really need to discuss the potential drug interactions with your own doctor.
1291453 tn?1272143404 You should tell your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms while taking phenytoin, so that your blood level of phenytoin can be measured and your dose reduced if necessary. " Also, he has had a major surgery, and will need time to recover. However, any changes need to be reported to the doctor.
Avatar n tn Moban® brand of molindone hydrochloride contains calcium ions which interfere with the absorption of phenytoin. Ingestion times of phenytoin and antacid preparations containing calcium should be staggered in patients with low serum phenytoin levels to prevent absorption problems”. Taken from http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/phenyt_od.htm Our population is divided into 4 type of metabolizers ranging from rapid to slow metabolizers depending upon the speed of elimination of drug from body.
Avatar f tn Hey its my first baby and im all new to dis any ideas on what to start givin him like rice ect i havin a clue wat to be give em
Avatar f tn That is interesting and a good idea I am going to try it. Nice meeting you and hope we talk again soon.
Avatar m tn how many feeds does she have a day?
Avatar n tn Thank you for your question, you are relatively fine with Phenytoin and the seizure episodes in a form of lack of speech are the residue of a generalized type seizure. I don’t have a full description of your consciousness during the lack of speech episodes to decide whether this start is a partial epilepsy which can continue in a generalized or it is a generalized one from the first moment..
Avatar m tn Whereas if you are a chronic alcoholic, the phenytoin levels may be lower than expected and can cause seizures. I suggest you consult with your neurologist in this regard. Hope this information helps. Take care.
Avatar m tn If there are specific foods to be eaten or avoided, certain fruits and vegetables that work better than others, vitamins and minerals that would be beneficial , either from personal and or professional experience, any help would be greatly appreciated . Respectfully, B.
Avatar n tn The Farrell Valve, Gastric Pressure Relief Device, is designed to help patients who suffer from poor gastric motility, pain and bloating. The Farrell Valve maximizes enteral feeding by providing a channel to constantly decompress the stomach, allowing the stomach to empty at its own pace. By allowing a reservoir channel, the clinician can maximize enteral feeding and minimize the need for TPN.
Avatar f tn If you are pregnant your doctor may gradually decrease the dose and stop it and may prescribe an alternative anti seizure medicine which is safe during pregnancy. Sudden withdrawal of antiseizure medication may precipitate seizures in a pregnant woman which can be dangerous for the fetus. Medicines are prescribed during pregnancy only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Your doctor may prescribe you high dose folic acid 4 mg to prevent spinal cord deformities. I sincerely hope it helps.
Avatar n tn I have been on Coumadin for 18 years due to Lupus Anticoagulant (Antiphospholipid Syndrome) and several DVTs. In 2005 had MI with occlusion of the LAD artery and had drug stent inserted and I am still on plavix. My doc has debated when to take me off the Plavix safely....what are the recent studies about this dilemma? thanks so much!
Avatar m tn Subsequent to discharge on 10 July, she was put on phenytoin 200 mg od. She broke out with fever again on 15 July and the fever lasted for about 4 days with daily temperature peaking in the afternoon (max 101 F). The face and body were covered with rash similar to measles which resolved by 20 July. Could she have had measles at her age? Why did she have convulsions? Could anyone throw any light on the episode.
Avatar f tn I totally forgot to tell you that he is on Phenytoin 100mg once daily. Can this be continued and taken for a long period of time? Thank you doctor once again for your immediate reply.
Avatar f tn 1. Broad-based. Enteral protrusion type disc herniation L5 S1 contacts The bilateral S1 nerve roots. Correlate for S1 radicolopathy. Moderate to severe stenosis. 2. Far lateral right-sided protrusion type disc herniation L4 -5 contacts the extraforminal right L4 nerve root. This finding was not reported on the prior report. 3. Moderate to severe central and forminal narrowing elsewhere as described. Dr wants me to go to pain management & PT, I will be making those apps tomorrow.
874566 tn?1250733000 It is not used in enteral feeding (food given via the intestine), and does not specifically affect absorption by the intestine or intestinal growth. It is not a "new" lipid, as it has been on the market in Europe for some time. As you have noted, some institutions believe that Omegavan has beneficial properties that exceed the benefits of other lipid formulations.
Avatar n tn I have had extreme fatigue and chest pains. Seeing neurologist for medicine change and have be referred to endocrinologist. How concerned should I be? What tests should be given? Is this my pituitary gland?
Avatar f tn Addition of other antiepileptic drugs like phenytoin,lamotrigene and sedatives will be helpful for controll of his night symptoms.
Avatar n tn Is anyone breasf feeding while trying to get pregnant? Or has gotten pregnant while BF? My cycles came back 3m after our baby girl was born and I've been tracking my ovulation.. My cycles are much longer now, about 35 days apart and I am ovulating. (Using test strips) we've been trying for 3 months, baby is 9m now and still breast feeding. Thank for any info!
Avatar f tn A few weeks ago I woke up with yellow crust on the corner of my lips and it went away in 2 days, and today I woke up and it's in the exact same spot again except a little more then before. It doesn't hurt or itch, it feels like my lips are very very dry. I don't smoke, I have grandmal seizures and my medication is phenytoin and kepra but I didn't read anywhere that would be a side effect so I'm worried this could be a STD or something.
1936411 tn?1333831849 ve heard of that might help with the itch are trying the over the counter antihistamines or antihistamine hydroxyzine (Atarax), anticonvulsants (e.g. gabapentin, carbamazepine, phenytoin), antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline, paroxetine, mirtazapine), and even Pregabelin (Lyrica)....
Avatar m tn I read on the internet that besides chlamydia /gonorhea and enteral infections( which I excluded since I do not have diarhea and my tests for chlamydia/gonorhea came back negative) ureaplasma urealyticum can also be a trigger factor for RA so today I did a test for ureaplasma from my sperm. On monday I will have the result. I don't have any symptoms of urethritis only this pain in my ankle and knees. Now the questions : 1.