Comparing Dilantin vs Phenytoin
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| Dilantin (phenytoin) | Phenytoin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Epilepsy, Seizures, Neurosurgery, Seizure Prophylaxis During or Following Neurosurgery, Status Epilepticus. Dilantin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Epilepsy, Seizures, Anxiety, Neurosurgery, Cluster-Tic Syndrome, Seizure Prophylaxis During or Following Neurosurgery, Status Epilepticus, Arrhythmia, Myotonia Congenita, Peripheral... View more |
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| More about Dilantin (phenytoin) | More about Phenytoin | ||||||||||||||||
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Dilantin has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 78 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Phenytoin has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 112 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Dilantin side effects in more detail. |
See also: phenytoin side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Dilantin prices |
View all phenytoin prices |
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| Other phenytoin brands include: Di-Phen, Phenytek, Phenytoin Sodium, Phenytoin Sodium, Extended Release | Di-Phen, Dilantin, Phenytek, Phenytoin Sodium, Phenytoin Sodium, Extended Release | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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15 hours |
15 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 839 drugs are known to interact with Dilantin:
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A total of 839 drugs are known to interact with phenytoin:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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January 06, 1953 |
January 06, 1953 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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