Author:
KAUR AMANJOT,SINGH JASNINDER
Abstract
Phenytoin is an aromatic antiepileptic drug, commonly used for the purpose of treating generalized tonic clonic and partial seizures. The drug has been known to cause hypersensitivity reaction, which can be life-threatening by involving internal organs, and is referred as anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome. The treatment in such cases is the immediate discontinuation of the agent causing the reaction and replacing the treatment with other non-aromatic anticonvulsant agent. This case report presents an adverse drug reaction and occurs within 1 week of starting the treatment, a well-known but has to report this adverse effect.
Publisher
Innovare Academic Sciences Pvt Ltd
Subject
Pharmacology (medical),Pharmaceutical Science,Pharmacology
Cited by
1 articles.
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