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Metydan Brand names, Metydan Analogs

Metydan Brand Names Mixture

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Metydan Chemical_Formula

C12H14N2O2

Metydan RX_link

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Metydan fda sheet

Metydan msds (material safety sheet)

Metydan Synthesis Reference

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Metydan Molecular Weight

218.252 g/mol

Metydan Melting Point

135 oC

Metydan H2O Solubility

1270 mg/L

Metydan State

Solid

Metydan LogP

1.515

Metydan Dosage Forms

Tablet

Metydan Indication

For the treatment of refractory partial epilepsy.

Metydan 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.

Metydan Absorption

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Metydan side effects and Toxicity

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Metydan 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.

Metydan Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals