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Phenytoin (Dilantin)

An anticonvulsant that is used to treat a wide variety of seizures. It is also an anti-arrhythmic and a muscle relaxant. The mechanism of therapeutic action is not clear, although several cellular actions have been described including effects on ion channels, active transport, and general membrane stabilization. The mechanism of its muscle relaxant effect appears to involve a reduction in the sensitivity of muscle spindles to stretch. Phenytoin has been proposed for several other therapeutic uses, but its use has been limited by its many adverse effects and interactions with other drugs.
Also Known As:
Dilantin; Epanutin; Diphenylhydantoin; 5,5-Diphenylhydantoin; 5,5-diphenylimidazolidine-2,4-dione; Antisacer; Difenin; Dihydan; Epamin; Hydantol; Phenytoin Sodium; Sodium Diphenylhydantoinate; Diphenylhydantoinate, Sodium; Fenitoin; Phenhydan; 2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 5,5-diphenyl-
Networked: 5446 relevant articles (392 outcomes, 657 trials/studies)

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Drug Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Marson, Anthony G: 23 articles (01/2022 - 11/2007)
2. Takahashi, Yukitoshi: 16 articles (12/2018 - 01/2011)
3. Tudur Smith, Catrin: 15 articles (01/2022 - 11/2007)
4. Czuczwar, Stanisław J: 15 articles (11/2021 - 08/2002)
5. Inoue, Yushi: 15 articles (02/2020 - 01/2012)
6. Luszczki, Jarogniew J: 13 articles (01/2018 - 05/2003)
7. Löscher, Wolfgang: 13 articles (07/2017 - 09/2002)
8. Imai, Katsumi: 12 articles (12/2018 - 06/2012)
9. Yamamoto, Yoshiaki: 12 articles (12/2018 - 01/2011)
10. Keppel Hesselink, Jan M: 11 articles (01/2022 - 01/2017)

Related Diseases

1. Seizures (Absence Seizure)
2. Status Epilepticus (Complex Partial Status Epilepticus)
3. Epilepsy (Aura)
4. Partial Epilepsies (Epilepsy, Partial)
5. Pain (Aches)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
2. Phenobarbital (Luminal)
3. Valproic Acid (Depakote)
4. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs)
5. Levetiracetam (Keppra)
6. Diazepam (Valium)
7. Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
8. Topiramate (Topamax)
9. Gabapentin (Neurontin)
10. Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Time-to-Treatment
3. Vagus Nerve Stimulation
4. Relaxation Therapy (Relaxation Technique)
5. Psychology Biofeedback (Biofeedback)