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Phenytoin Capsules and Alcoholism

Result of checking the interaction of drug Phenytoin Capsules and disease Alcoholism for safety when used together.

Check result:

Phenytoin Capsules <> Alcoholism

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of acute alcoholic intake may increase phenytoin serum levels while chronic alcoholic use may decrease serum levels. Caution is recommended in alcoholic patients. The same precaution should also be observed with fosphenytoin as this agent is a prodrug of phenytoin.

Phenytoin Capsules

Generic Name: phenytoin

Brand Name: Dilantin, Phenytek, Dilantin Infatabs, Phenytoin Sodium, Prompt

Synonyms: Phenytoin

What is Phenytoin Capsules?