Phenytoin Sodium

Introduction

Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant medication used primarily in the treatment of:

Tonic-clonic seizures; focal seizures. A period of 5-10 days may be required to achieve anticonvulsant effects.
Treatment of seizures during or following neurosurgery or severe head injury;
Status epilepticus;
Trigeminal neuralgia if carbamazepine inappropriate;
Abnormal heart rhythm such as ventricular tachycardia and atrial tachycardia.