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Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection
Introduction to Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection
Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self administered. It is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain constant level of medicine in the body. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better as stopping the medication without talking to your doctor may cause non-stop seizures (called status epilepticus), which can be life threatening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, difficulty sleeping, dizziness and feeling sleepy or drowsy. Additionally, you may notice some injection site reactions like redness or swelling. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, difficulty sleeping, dizziness and feeling sleepy or drowsy. Additionally, you may notice some injection site reactions like redness or swelling. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.
How Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection works
Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
How To Use Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection
- Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Side Effects Of Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection
- Rash
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Slurred speech
- Vertigo
- Confusion
- Nervousness
- Constipation
- Tremor
- Altered walking
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FAQ's on Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection
Who should avoid taking Dilantin?
You should not take Dilantin if you have liver disease, especially if you have a history of developing a liver problem due to Dilantin. Also, patients taking Delavirdine (a medicine used in the treatment of HIV infection) should not take Dilantin. Dilantin may reduce the effectiveness of Delavirdine on HIV and the virus may also become resistant to Delavirdine. It is advised that you inform your doctor if you have any existing heart disorder before you receive Dilantin.
For how long does Dilantin stay in your system?
On an average, Dilantin may stay in your system for 5-6 days. This duration varies from person to person. In some cases, it may stay for about 9-10 days.
What are the effects of Dilantin on children?
The most common side effects related to Dilantin in children are jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus) and overgrowth of the gums. In some children, Dilantin causes problems with thinking or behavior, mood change, slow or clumsy movements, or a loss of energy. Other side effects from high doses include unsteadiness in the feet and hands, sleepiness, and vomiting. These may be avoidable if the dose is increased slowly. These side effects quickly disappear when the dose is reduced.
Can I take Dilantin with ibuprofen?
Dilantin can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Does Dilantin make you sleepy?
Dilantin can make you feel sleepy (sedation, somnolence, and drowsiness). Please consult your doctor if you feel very sleepy after taking Dilantin, especially during the first few weeks of treatment or following a dose increase. Talk to your doctor as you may be advised not to drive or use machines until it is established that your ability to perform such activities is not affected.
Does Dilantin affect birth control?
Dilantin does affect birth control. Dilantin can decrease the effect of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) which can make the contraceptive (birth control) effect unreliable. Please talk to your doctor if you are asked to take the two medicines together as you may need to use extra protection for birth control.
Does Dilantin cause weight gain?
Dilantin has not been reported to cause weight gain. However, weight loss can occur with longer term use of a higher dose of Dilantin. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Dilantin.
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It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection.
Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.<BR>Please consult your doctor.
Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dilantin 50mg/2ml Injection
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