EPILAN TAB

Overview

EPILAN TAB is a Schedule H drug.

EPILAN TAB is composed of: PHENYTOIN (100 MG)

Phenytoin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Phenytoin is used to control seizures.

Usage

PHENYTOIN is generally used to treat: Epilepsy, Seizure


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

How Do I Take It?

EPILAN TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for EPILAN TAB and its Constituents


Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Alcohol use can increase your blood levels of phenytoin and may increase side effects. Daily alcohol use can decrease your blood levels of phenytoin, which can increase your risk of seizures. It may develop suicidal thoughts in teenagers, watch them carefully. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart problems, low blood pressure, blood disease porphyria, liver disease, sugar, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PHENYTOIN over-dosage can result in: Slurred Speech, Loss Of Balance, Weakness (generalized), Nausea, Vomit, Lightheadedness, Fainting, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

PHENYTOIN : Skin Rash, Hives, Hepatitis, Loss Of Coordination, Confusion, Nervousness, Slurred Speech, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Dizziness, Difficulty Sleeping, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Nausea, Vomit, Constipation

Rare Side-Effects

PHENYTOIN : Eyes Jerking Eye Movements, Face Muscle Twitching (painless), Legs Muscle Twitching (painless), Unusual Facial Expression

Technical Classification

PHENYTOIN is categorized as:
  • GROUP I ANTIARRHYTHMICS / ANTIARRHYTHMIC AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
  • HYDANTOIN ANTICONVULSANTS / ANTICONVULSANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives for EPILAN TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

COBARB TABINR 31.42 for 10 TABLETSPHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG, PHENYTOIN
EPILAN TABINR 98.49 for 50 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BARBITOIN 30MG/100MG TABINR 33 for 10 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
EPICOM 30MG/100MG TABINR 91.3 for 100 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
EPICURE 50MG/100MG TABINR 15.43 for 10 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50.0 MG
EPILAN 30MG/100MG TABINR 2038.04 for 1000 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
EPIPHEN 30MG/100MG TABINR 15.23 for 10 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
EPIPHEN 50MG/100MG TABINR 18.01 for 10 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50.0 MG
EPIPHEN TABINR 20 for 10 TABLETSPHENOBARBITONE 60.0 MG, PHENYTOIN
EPISOL PLUS 30MG/100MG TABINR 12.43 for 10 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
EPISOL PLUS 50MG/100MG TABINR 12.5 for 10 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50.0 MG
GAROIN 50MG/100MG TABINR 28.5 for 10 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50.0 MG
GAROIN TABINR 18.54 for 10 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50 MG
PHEN PHEN 30MG/100MG TABINR 9.66 for 10 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
PHEN PHEN 50MG/100MG TABINR 12.83 for 10 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50.0 MG
PHENBARB TABINR 12.5 for 10 TABLETSPHENOBARBITONE 60.0 MG, PHENYTOIN
PHENSOBAR 30MG/100MG TABINR 18.01 for 10 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
PHENSOBAR 50MG/100MG TABINR 19.97 for 10 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50.0 MG
PHENYTAL 30MG/100MG TABINR 12 for 10 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 30.0 MG
PHENYTAL 50MG/100MG TABINR 14 for 10 TABLETSPHENYTOIN 100.0 MG, PHENOBARBITONE 50.0 MG