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phenytoin
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phenytoin [fə′nid·ə·wən]
(pharmacology)
C15H12N2O2A powder with a melting point of 295-298°C; used as an anticonvulsant and antiepileptic in humans.
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Drugs PTZ, ethosuximide and phenytoin sodium were purchased from Sigma (Poole, UK).
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He also received methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 200 mg intravenously daily, plus phenytoin sodium and antibiotics.
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