Phenytoin injection and Thyroid function tests
Result of checking the interaction of drug Phenytoin injection and disease Thyroid function tests for safety when used together.
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:Phenytoin may decrease serum PBI (protein-bound iodine) levels without associated thyroid disturbance. Free thyroxine concentrations may also be decreased, while resin or red cell T3 uptake values may be increased. Clinicians should be cognizant of these effects when prescribing or administering phenytoin therapy to patients with thyroid disorders.
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Generic Name: phenytoin
Brand Name: Dilantin, Phenytek, Dilantin Infatabs, Phenytoin Sodium, Prompt
Synonyms: Phenytoin