Dilantin
Dilantin is a drug that is prescribed for persons for controlling seizures. But the drug is not used for treating all kinds of seizures and your doctor will determine about the right kind of medication for you.
An anti-epileptic drug, Dilantin is also known as an anticonvulsant. The drug acts on brain cells that causes seizures and works by slowing down the impulses that causes the condition.
As Dilantin has to be slowly released into the body, the drug has to be only swallowed and not chewed, broken or crushed. If an oral suspension is prescribed, shake the oral suspension thoroughly. Always take care that you follow the prescription and do not deviate from your doctor’s direction. Do not go for larger doses or less doses or take the drug for longer periods unless your doctor says.
Always keep a track on your doses and make it a habit to take the doses at the same time every day. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. But skip the missed dose if it is time for your scheduled doses. Do not take extra medicine for the missed doses. Once you suspect that you have taken an overdose of Dilantin medicine, seek immediate medical help. A Dilantin overdose can be fatal and some of the symptoms with overdose include tremor, twitching eye movements, loss of balance, slurred speech, muscle stiffness, nausea, light-headedness, vomiting and slow breathing.
If your doctor prescribes Dilantin for seizures, you have to take it as long as he recommends it. Do not break the course in the middle of a medication as it can only increase the risk of side effects. Moreover, you will see an increase in your seizures.
Your doctor will be able to take a wise decision on the Dilantin medication for you only if he has some knowledge about your medical conditions. Therefore tell your doctor if you are allergic to any food, medicine or any substance. You should also inform your doctor if you have diseases of the liver, kidney and heart. Tell him if you have diabetes, vitamin D deficiency or any condition that causes bone thinning.
Dilantin is FDA pregnancy category D. This means that the drug can be dangerous to the foetus. So pregnant women and those who to get pregnant should avoid Dilantin. It is also better not to get pregnant while you are on Dilantin medication.
While you are on Dilantin medication you should never miss any appointments as you may have thoughts of suicide when taking the drug. Contact your doctor if you have experience any mood or behaviour change, depression, restlessness, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
When you are on Dilantin medication, avoid alcohol as it increases the risk of side effects. Antacids should be avoided, as it makes hard for he body to absorb the drug into the body.
Some of the serious side effects related to Dilantin include fever, swollen glands, sore throat, headache, red skin rashes and unusual thoughts.
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