- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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NepMeds
Last Updated On: Apr 16, 2024
EPTOIN 2ML INJ. 50mg/ml
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Product Overview
EPTOIN INJECTION contains phenytoin which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-epileptic drugs. It is used to treat certain forms of epilepsy (fits or seizures) like grand mal fits, status epilepticus (seizures continue for hours or days) and to prevent fits during or after neurosurgery.
Uses
EPTOIN INJECTION is used to:
- Treat grand mal fits and status epilepticus
- Prevent fits during or after neurosurgery
- Rectify some heart rhythm abnormalities
Side Effect
- Nystagmus (rapid involuntary eye movements)
- Slurred speech
- Impaired or decreased coordination
- Sleepiness
- Mental confusion
How to use
EPTOIN INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration for you according to your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop receiving EPTOIN INJECTION unless your doctor advises you to stop.
How It works
EPTOIN INJECTION reduces or prevents fits by controlling the hyperactivity in the brain that can cause epilepsy or fits.
Safety Advice for EPTOIN 2ML INJ. 50mg/ml
pregnancy
EPTOIN INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Women of childbearing capability should use a suitable non-hormonal contraceptive method to avoid getting pregnant while receiving EPTOIN INJECTION. Consult your doctor before receiving it. Inform your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment with EPTOIN INJECTION.
alcohol
Avoid consumption of alcohol while receiving EPTOIN INJECTION because it may reduce the effectiveness of treatment or increase the side effects. EPTOIN INJECTION should be used with caution if the patient has consumed a large amount of alcohol recently or if they drink large amounts of alcohol regularly or if they have alcohol dependence. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Heart conditions
EPTOIN INJECTION is not recommended in patients having abnormal heart rhythm and heart block, a slow heartbeat, heart problems that affect your heart rate or Adams-Stokes syndrome (suddenly passing out due to change in your heart rate). EPTOIN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients having low blood pressure, heart failure or heart rhythm problems. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Driving
Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy after receiving EPTOIN INJECTION.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I tell my doctor before receiving EPTOIN INJECTION?
Patients receiving EPTOIN INJECTION must inform their doctor about pre-existing conditions like kidney, liver, heart problems or diabetes. Patients should also tell if they are pregnant, breastfeeding or allergic to anything. Consult your doctor if you experience anything different.
Can I take other medicines with EPTOIN INJECTION?
Before taking EPTOIN INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking, have taken or might take any other medicine, including prescription, over the counter or any herbal medicine, as these might cause serious side effects by interacting with each other.