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Mephenytoin Brand names, Mephenytoin Analogs

Mephenytoin Brand Names Mixture

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Mephenytoin Chemical_Formula

C12H14N2O2

Mephenytoin RX_link

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Mephenytoin fda sheet

Mephenytoin msds (material safety sheet)

Mephenytoin Synthesis Reference

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Mephenytoin Molecular Weight

218.252 g/mol

Mephenytoin Melting Point

135 oC

Mephenytoin H2O Solubility

1270 mg/L

Mephenytoin State

Solid

Mephenytoin LogP

1.515

Mephenytoin Dosage Forms

Tablet

Mephenytoin Indication

For the treatment of refractory partial epilepsy.

Mephenytoin Pharmacology

Mephenytoin is an antiepileptic drug which can be useful in the treatment of epilepsy. The primary site of action appears to be the motor cortex where spread of seizure activity is inhibited. Possibly by promoting sodium efflux from neurons, mephenytoin tends to stabilize the threshold against hyperexcitability caused by excessive stimulation or environmental changes capable of reducing membrane sodium gradient. This includes the reduction of posttetanic potentiation at synapses. Loss of posttetanic potentiation prevents cortical seizure foci from detonating adjacent cortical areas. Mephenytoin reduces the maximal activity of brain stem centers responsible for the tonic phase of tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures.

Mephenytoin Absorption

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Mephenytoin side effects and Toxicity

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Mephenytoin Patient Information

Patient Information:

Discuss with your doctor about the risks of taking Mephenytoin. Mephenytoin may
pass into the breast milk. If you are breast feeding or have any other medical condition,
make sure you let the doctor know.
Alcohol and some other medications may affect the effect of Mephenytoin.
Do not change dose and dosing schedule without consulting your doctor.

Mephenytoin Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals