Phenytoin Sodium (phenytoin) Drug Interactions
A total of 727 drugs are known to interact with Phenytoin Sodium (phenytoin).
- 159 major drug interactions
- 520 moderate drug interactions
- 48 minor drug interactions
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Most frequently checked interactions
View interaction reports for Phenytoin Sodium (phenytoin) and the medicines listed below.
- amlodipine
- aspirin
- atenolol
- atorvastatin
- clopidogrel
- diazepam
- folic acid
- folic acid
- furosemide
- gabapentin
- Keppra (levetiracetam)
- levetiracetam
- levothyroxine
- lorazepam
- metformin
- omeprazole
- oxcarbazepine
- pantoprazole
- Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
- phenobarbital
- ranitidine
- simvastatin
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
Phenytoin Sodium (phenytoin) alcohol/food interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with Phenytoin Sodium (phenytoin)
Phenytoin Sodium (phenytoin) disease interactions
There are 12 disease interactions with Phenytoin Sodium (phenytoin) which include:
- blood dyscrasias
- liver disease
- porphyria
- renal dysfunction
- cardiotoxicity
- suicidal tendency
- arrhythmias
- hyperglycemia
- megaloblastic anemia
- osteomalacia
- alcoholism
- thyroid function tests
More about Phenytoin Sodium (phenytoin)
- Side Effects
- During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
- Dosage Information
- Drug class: group I antiarrhythmics
- FDA Alerts (3)
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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