Generic name: phenytoin sodium
Dosage form: capsule, extended release
Drug classes:Group I antiarrhythmics, Hydantoin anticonvulsants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 21, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
- Medication Guide
INDICATIONS & USAGE
Extended phenytoin sodium capsules are indicated for the treatment of tonic-clonic (grand mal) and psychomotor (temporal lobe) seizures and prevention and treatment of seizures occurring during or following neurosurgery.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
2.1 Adult Dosage
Divided daily dosage:
The recommended starting dose for adult patients who have received no previous treatment is one 100 mg extended phenytoin sodium capsules by mouth three times daily. Adjust the dosage to suit individual requirements up to a maximum of two capsules three times a day. For most adults, the satisfactory maintenance dosage will be one capsule three to four times ...
