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Improper Dilantin Administration Leads to Seizure

Improper Dilantin Administration Leads to Seizure

by Eric Christianson | Sep 28, 2014 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies

78 year old patient recently on Dilantin (phenytoin) suspension had a seizure so a total Dilantin level was checked.  (A free level probably would’ve been ideal in the case.)  The level came back at around 4 which was unusual for this patient.  Their normal...
Double Dose, Double Trouble – Dilantin Toxicity

Double Dose, Double Trouble – Dilantin Toxicity

by Eric Christianson | Jul 23, 2014 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies

98 y/o female had a long history of seizures was treated with Dilantin (phenytoin) 100 mg twice daily.  The Dilantin level was routinely drawn every 6 months and had been in the 6-10 range for quite sometime (normal total level is 10-20, but there are multiple...
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