Eptoin 100mg Tablet

Phenytoin (100mg)
120 Tablet(S) in a Strip

Delivery date: 1 - 3 days

Rs 326.69

Bottle

Phenytoin Sodium belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epileptic drugs which is used to control or prevent seizures. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures

It is used:

To prevent and control seizures

Allergic to phenytoin sodium, other hydantoin products or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
Have or have ever have had liver disease
Have or have ever had kidney disease
Have or have ever had porphyria

If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
This medicine is not recommended if you are breast feeding or planning to breast feed as it passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

If you are older you may also need careful consideration and adjustment by your doctor

Drinking a lot of alcohol can also affect the concentration of phenytoin in your blood

This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness, especially during the first few weeks of treatment. If this happens, do not drive or operate tools or machinery

Please inform your doctor incase you are taking any of the following medicines:

Amiodarone, Digoxin, Furosemide, Reserpine, Warfarin, Diltiazem, Mexiletine, Nicardipine, Nifedipine, Nimodipine, Disopyramide and Verapamil
Atorvastatin, Fluvastatin and Simvastatin
Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine, Oxcarbazepine, Phenobarbital, Sodium valproate, Topiramate and Valproic acid, Ethosuximide and Vigabatrin
Amphotericin B, Fluconazole, Iraconazole, Ketoconazole, Miconazole, Posaconazole and Voriconazole
Chloramphenicol, Clarithromycin, Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Sulfonamides, Sulfadiazine, Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, Doxycycline, Ciprofloxacin, Efavirenz, Fosamprenavir, Indinavir, Iopinavir/ritonavir, Ritonavir and Saquinavir
Omeprazole, Sucralfate, Cimetidine and some antacids
Theophylline
Aspirin and Steroids
Chlordiazepoxide, Clozapine, Diazepam, Disulfiram, Fluoxetine, Methylphenidate, Paroxetine, Phenothiazines, Trazodone, Tricyclic antidepressants, Fluvoxamine, Quetiapine and Sertraline
Tolbutamide
Oestrogens, Oral contraceptives
Ciclosporin and Tacrolimus
Bleomycin, Capecitabine, Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Doxorubicin, Fluorouracil and Methotrexate
Neuromuscular blockers, Methadone
Antihelminthics
Folic acid, Theophylline, St John’s Wort, Vitamin D

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
This medicine should be swallowed with a sufficient quantity of water
This medicine can be taken before or after food
Do not change your dose of this medicine without talking to your doctor If you forget to take this medicine:
If you forget to take a dose, skip the missed dose
Take the next dose as usual
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose If you stop taking this medicine:
Do not stop taking this medicine unless told by your doctor

Rash, Pruritus
Nausea
Nystagmus, Dizziness, Somnolence, Ataxia

Hypotension, Vasodilation, Tachycardia
Maculopapular rash, Urticaria, Sweating, Skin discoloration, Contact dermatitis, Pustular rash, Skin nodule, Ecchymosis
Tongue disorder, Dry mouth, Vomiting, Constipation
Ecchymosis
Injection site reaction, Injection site pain
Back pain, Chills, Myasthenia
Headache, Stupor, Incoordination, Paresthesia, Extrapyramidal syndrome, Tremor, Vertigo, Brain edema, Tinnitus, Taste perversion (including metallic taste), Taste loss, Reflexes decreased, Reflexes increased, Migraine, Slurred speech, Dysarthria, Intracranial hypertension, Hyperesthesia, Hyporeflexia
Diplopia, Amblyopia, Blurred vision, Visual impairment
Asthenia, Deafness, Accidental injury, Fever, Face edema, Hyperacusis, Parosmia, Ear pain
Pelvic pain
Pneumonia
Agitation, Thinking abnormal, Nervousness, Depression

Shock, Cardiac arrest, Syncope, Cerebral hemorrhage, Palpitation, Sinus bradycardia, Atrial flutter, Bundle branch block, Cardiomegaly, Cerebral infarct, Postural hypotension, Pulmonary embolus, QT interval prolongation, Thrombophlebitis, Ventricular extrasystoles, Congestive heart failure
Dyspepsia, Diarrhea, Anorexia, GI hemorrhage, Increased salivation, Tenesmus, Tongue edema, Dysphagia, Flatulence, Gastritis, Ileus
Urinary retention, Oliguria, Dysuria, Vaginitis, Albuminuria, Genital edema, Polyuria, Urethral pain, Urinary incontinence, Vaginal moniliasis
Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Leukocytosis, Cyanosis, Hypochromic anemia, Leukopenia, Lymphadenopathy, Petechial
Liver function tests abnormal, Kidney failure
Sepsis, Flu syndrome, Cryptococcosis
Generalized edema, Cachexia, Diabetes insipidus
Myopathy, Leg cramps, Arthralgia, Myalgia, Muscular weakness, Muscle twitching, Muscle spasms
Twitching, Babinski sign positive, Circumoral paresthesia, Hemiplegia, Hypotonia, Convulsion, Meningitis, CNS depression, Hypokinesia, Hyperkinesia, Brain edema, Paralysis, Aphasia, Coma, Myoclonus, Acute brain syndrome, Encephalitis, Subdural hematoma, Encephalopathy, Akathisia
Photosensitivity reaction, Photophobia, Eye pain, Mydriasis, Visual field defect
Malaise
Kidney failure
Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, Hyperventilation, Rhinitis, Apnea, Aspiration pneumonia, Asthma, Dyspnea, Atelectasis, Cough increased, Sputum increased, Epistaxis, Hypoxia, Pneumothorax, Hemoptysis, Bronchitis
Confusion, Insomnia, Depersonalization, Psychosis, Emotional lability, Personality disorder, Hostility, Amnesia, Neurosis, Euphoric mood

Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date

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