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Anticonvulsant · Hydantoin anticonvulsant; Class Ib antiarrhythmic · Neurology, Epileptology, Pediatrics, Critical Care, Cardiology
Phenytoin is a hydantoin anticonvulsant used for seizure control (particularly generalized tonic–clonic and partial seizures) and as a class Ib antiarrhythmic. Chewable tablets (Dilantin Infatab and generics): 50 mg (may contain saccharin). Extended-release capsules: Dilantin 30, 100 mg; Phenytek 200, 300 mg; generics 100, 200, 300 mg. Oral suspension (Di…