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Phenytoin - Epilepsy

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Oral suspension
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
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BNF SPC
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Documentation

Guidelines (National)
Generic anti-epileptic drugs -Use in epilepsy - updated January 2014
Safety Information
MHRA alert - Anti-epileptics switching between products - updated November 2017
Information
Epilepsy in pregnancy - Royal College ObGyn Guidelines Jun16.pdf

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Phenytoin
Indication :
Epilepsy
Group Name :
Keywords :
Brand Names Include :
Epanutin
Important Information :
Ensure that the patient is maintained on a specific manufacturer’s product. Phenytoin sodium is NOT EQUIVALENT to Phenytoin base (suspension). When switching between products, 100mg of phenytoin sodium is approximately equivalent to 92mg of phenytoin base.
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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Phenytoin is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Epilepsy.

Committee Recommendations (1)

04 Apr 18 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)
he PCN supported the principles of switching from brand to generic medications (not recommended in the elderly) as per national guidelines in September 2013 and the proposed place in therapy of the anti-epileptic drugs which is based on NICE guidance was also discussed at that time. Transfer of care documents will be considered at a future PCN.

Please note the MHRA categorisations for each drug in the attached guidance (updated January 2014) and in the link below.