Phenytoin phenobarbital

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Avatar n tn * phenytoin (Dilantin), * valproic acid (Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakene, Depacon), * carbamazepine (Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Equertro), and * phenobarbital Antibiotics such as: * tetracyclines, [for example, tetracycline (Achromycin)] * sulfonamides, * isoniazid (INH) (Nydrazid, Laniazid) * sulfamethoxazole (Gantanol), * trimethoprim (Trimpex; Proloprim, Primsol) * nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin; Furadantin; Macrobid), * fluconazole (Diflucan
Avatar n tn The estimates cited apply primarily to patients who are not taking drugs that affect hepatic metabolizing enzyme systems. For example, patients taking enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs (carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital) will clear valproate more rapidly. Because of these changes in valproate clearance, monitoring of antiepileptic concentrations should be intensified whenever concomitant antiepileptics are introduced or withdrawn. ......
Avatar f tn Also the medication he is on is Keppra, phenobarbital, Sodium Valoperate, Phenytoin and clobazam as well as the sedation drugs.
Avatar m tn In a small study, phenytoin-induced seizures occurred most often in patients with serum phenytoin concentrations of 50 mcg/ml or higher.[393] Peripheral neuropathy, usually occurring weeks to months after drug initiation, has also been reported in patients receiving phenytoin. A single case report describes the onset of neuropathy within a few hours of drug administration.[9780] Adverse GI effects of phenytoin therapy include nausea/vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, and anorexia.
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.
Avatar f tn They only lasted about a minute and he regained his composure in about two minutes. The vet immediately put him on phenobarbital and he has been taking 1 pill every 12 hours and so far he has not had another seizure since. Yesterday morning and this morning he woke up groggy and it looked as if his back legs are getting weak. When I let him outside this morning back legs gave out.
Avatar f tn s disease • Tumors, such as an auditory nerve tumor • Inflammation of nerves The inner ear may also be damaged by drugs, such as aminoglycoside antibiotics, aspirin , the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, the sedative Phenobarbital, the anticonvulsant phenytoin, the antipsychotic chlorpromazine and certain diuretics including furosemide Excessive use of alcohol can cause temporary vertigo.
Avatar f tn A less harsh method is replacement with phenobarbital followed by a slow reduction of the phenobarbital. In a comparison study, a rapid detoxification using benzodiazepines was found to be superior to a phenobarbital rapid detoxification.[115][116] Often, individuals dependent on benzodiazepines are judged to be "an addict" when presenting to their doctor with withdrawal symptoms, and are inappropriately referred to a substance-abuse center.
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 f tn I am an alcoholic and had been clean for over 15 years. I had been on phenobarbital for 28 years. My Dr took me off of phenobarbital and prescribed keppra. He said it would make feel better than phenobarbital did(fewer side effects like fatigue) within a couple of weeks, I started drinking again and haven't been able to stop. Is there any way that keppra could somehow be responsible?
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 n tn My child had seizures in her first week of life, is been doing well since then on phenobarbital. She is now 8 mths old but just does not want to crawl. Otherwise she seems to be doing well mentally. She has good communication skills etc...I want to make sure that her physical development will not be impaired by the medicine???? This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/897513'>Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures</a>.
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 Hello AB, welcome to the medhelp forum. Phenytoin can cause certain side effects like dizziness and mental confusion. Some people may also manifest incoordinate movements. Weight gain is not a documented side effect. It could be related to your alcohol consumption or wrong dietary habits and lack of exercise. An occasional one or two drink may be fine but moderate or large amount can cause significant increases in blood levels of phenytoin due to induction of hepatic enzymes.
2030686 tn?1351688548 Mostly the 1st generation ones (carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin). I have been noticing Levetiracetam (Keppra) seems to be prescribed as a viable alternative given there is no CYP450 activity. ____________________ Keppra/Riba: You might want to ask your Neuro about the side effects of the Keppra. I don't mean sides that will mess with the dose or efficacy of your HCV meds; rather the individual side effects Keppra.
Avatar f tn s disease • Tumors, such as an auditory nerve tumor • Inflammation of nerves The inner ear may also be damaged by drugs, such as aminoglycoside antibiotics, aspirin , the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, the sedative Phenobarbital, the anticonvulsant phenytoin, the antipsychotic chlorpromazine and certain diuretics including furosemide Excessive use of alcohol can cause temporary vertigo.
Avatar f tn s disease • Tumors, such as an auditory nerve tumor • Inflammation of nerves The inner ear may also be damaged by drugs, such as aminoglycoside antibiotics, aspirin , the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, the sedative Phenobarbital, the anticonvulsant phenytoin, the antipsychotic chlorpromazine and certain diuretics including furosemide Excessive use of alcohol can cause temporary vertigo.
Avatar n tn s disease • Tumors, such as an auditory nerve tumor • Inflammation of nerves The inner ear may also be damaged by drugs, such as aminoglycoside antibiotics, aspirin , the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, the sedative Phenobarbital, the anticonvulsant phenytoin, the antipsychotic chlorpromazine and certain diuretics including furosemide Excessive use of alcohol can cause temporary vertigo.
Avatar f tn s disease • Tumors, such as an auditory nerve tumor • Inflammation of nerves The inner ear may also be damaged by drugs, such as aminoglycoside antibiotics, aspirin , the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, the sedative Phenobarbital, the anticonvulsant phenytoin, the antipsychotic chlorpromazine and certain diuretics including furosemide Excessive use of alcohol can cause temporary vertigo.