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Phenytoin - Coggle Diagram
Phenytoin
Adverse Reaction
GI effects
CNS effects
Dermatologic effects
Vitamin deficiency effects
Teratogenicity/growth
Gingival enlargement
Side Effects
Vitamin D and folate deficiency
Confusion
Fetal hydantoin syndrome
gingival enlargement
Rash
Slurred speech
Management
Choose another antiepileptic drug
Discontinue phenytoin
Improve oral hygiene
Consider gingivectomy
Consider other drugs
Uses
Treatment of generalized tonic-clonic
Treatment of partial seizures with complex symptomatology
Mechanisms of Action
Blocking the sustained high frequency repetitive firing of action potentials