dilantin

Thân thiện

A patient takes Dilantin with a glass of water.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative

Từ đồng nghĩa

• diphenylhydantoin
• phenytoin
• Dilantin