Ms. M was also referred to a dentist. Ms. M's neurologist increased her phenytoin dose several times in response to inadequate serum levels, eventually arriving at a dose of 200 mg PO bid.
Hypotension. Severe myocardial insufficiency. Monitor ECG, BP, respiration, phenytoin levels. Diabetes. Change dose gradually. Monitor for signs/symptoms of serious dermatological reactions ...
The recovery of phenytoin from mixtures containing different phenytoin formulations and protein mixtures was studied. Three phenytoin solutions (40 mg/µL) were prepared, each in triplicate ...
Monitor phenytoin, ethosuximide ... Avoid late evening doses; give first dose upon awakening and 1–2 more doses 4–6hrs apart. <6yrs: not recommended. 6–12yrs: initially 5mg daily; may ...