dilantin
Definition
- Noun:
- An anticonvulsant medication: "Dilantin" is a proprietary name for a drug used primarily to control and prevent seizures in conditions like epilepsy. It is specifically noted for its therapeutic effect without causing significant sedation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed Dilantin to manage her epilepsy.
- His seizure frequency decreased after starting Dilantin.
Advanced Usage
- "to be on Dilantin": to be taking Dilantin as a prescribed medication.
- She has been on Dilantin for several years to control her seizures.
Variants and Related Words
- Phenytoin (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the drug Dilantin.
- Phenytoin, marketed as Dilantin, is a common anticonvulsant.
Synonyms
- Anticonvulsant: A general term for a drug that prevents or reduces the severity of seizures.
- Antiepileptic drug (AED): A medication used to treat epilepsy.
Notes
- "Dilantin" is a trademark. In medical contexts, the generic name "phenytoin" is often used.
- It is typically used in the context of treating epilepsy and certain types of nerve pain.
Noun
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an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative
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