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Dihydan is a psychotropic drug whose main active ingredient is phenytoin. Dihydan is used as an anti-epileptic drug, especially for generalized and partial seizures. So what is Dihydan and what are the uses of Dihydan? The following article will provide you with information.1. What is Dihydan?
Dihydan is a psychotropic drug whose main active ingredient is phenytoin. Phenytoin is a derivative of hydantoin, which acts on the electrical discharge conduction in the epileptic foci, shortening the discharge and stabilizing the membrane, thus having anticonvulsant, sedative, and sedating properties.Dihydan is prepared in the form of tablets, content of 100mg. The drug is highly absorbed orally, metabolised in the liver and eliminated mainly by the kidneys in the inactive form.
2. Uses of the drug Dihydan
Dihydan has anticonvulsant, sedative, and hypnotic properties, so it is indicated for use in cases of major epileptic seizures and psychomotor seizures (complex partial seizures).3. Usage - dosage of the drug Dihydan
3.1. How to use
Swallow the tablet whole with cooled boiled water. You should take the drug during or immediately after a meal to increase the absorption of the drug and reduce unwanted effects. To avoid forgetting a dose, you should take it at the same time each day.3.2. Amount
Adults: 2mg - 5mg per day. Children dose by weight: 3 - 8 mg/kg body weight per day. The number of times a day medication is adjusted depending on each subject and different medical conditions, the doctor needs to base on the concentration of the drug in your blood to find the most optimal dose. Therefore, before using Dihydan you need to consult a qualified doctor, do not arbitrarily decide on the dose.4. Contraindications when taking Dihydan
Do not use Dihydan in the following cases:People who have had allergic reactions to hydantoin derivatives and other ingredients in the drug. People with porphyria. Women are breastfeeding.
5. Undesirable effects when using Dihydan
Dihydan has undesirable effects on many organ systems such as:Central nervous system: Dizziness, lethargy, blurred vision. Digestive system: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, hepatitis. Motor system: Unsteady gait, fatigue, abnormal involuntary movements. Mucosal skin: Causes abnormal hair growth, hyperplasia in children and adolescents with long-term treatment. Increases blood sugar in diabetic patients. Causes sexual dysfunction: Decreased libido, impotence and erectile dysfunction. These are common unwanted effects when using Dihydan, in a few cases, rashes and skin darkening, especially in women. If during the course of taking the drug you see one of the above symptoms or any other unusual symptoms, please contact a qualified doctor for timely treatment instructions.
6. Caution - note when using Dihydan
If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using the medicine. Drugs acting on the central nervous system cause dizziness, headaches, so you need to be careful when driving traffic.7. Interactions with other drugs
If you take Dihydan with medicines such as: digoxin, carbamazepine, clonazepam, corticosteroids (such as prednisone), cyclosporine, disopyramide, doxycycline, estrogen, felodipine, levodopa, lidocaine, methadone, mexiletine, oral contraceptives, paroxetine, quinidine, tacrolimus , theophylline, phenobarbital, and warfarin will decrease the levels of these drugs in the body. The drugs rifampicin and phenobarbital can reduce the concentration of dihydan in the body, reducing the effectiveness of treatment. The drugs amiodarone, chloramphenicol, cimetidine, disulfiram, fluconazole, fluoxetine, isoniazid (INH), omeprazole and paroxetine increase the concentration of dihydan in the body. Antacids containing magnesium, calcium carbonate or aluminum; Calcium salts or parenteral preparations may reduce the absorption of dihydan from the gastrointestinal tract, so these drugs should be administered at least 2 hours apart. Dihydan can cause drug interactions even after you stop using it. Therefore, you need to inform your doctor about the drugs and treatments you are using so that the doctor can prescribe a reasonable drug use regimen.Above is the basic information about the drug Dihydan and the effects of the drug Dihydan. Before using the drug, you need to carefully read the instructions for use and consult a qualified doctor to achieve the best effect when using the drug.
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