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Phenytoin overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Diphenylhydantoin

Definition of Phenytoin overdose:

Phenytoin is a medicine used to treat convulsions and seizures. Phenytoin overdose occurs when someone takes too much of this medicine.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Diphenylhydantoin (Phenytoin)

Where Found:

  • Antisacer
  • Dilantin
  • Dintoina
  • Diphenylan Sodium
  • Epanutin
  • Fenytoin

This list may not be all-inclusive.

  • Reviewed last on: 5/18/2007
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.