Drug Interaction Form


PHENYTOIN


Drug Interactions Details

Product Precaution Interaction Onset Severity
PHENYTOIN Concurrent use of PHENYTOIN and FOOD may result in altered phenytoin concentrations. FOOD Rapid (within 24 hours) Minor (little if any clinical effect)
PHENYTOIN Concurrent use of PHENYTOIN and ENTERAL NUTRITION may result in decreased serum phenytoin levels and subsequently reduced therapeutic response to phenytoin. ENTERAL NUTRITION Rapid (within 24 hours) Major (possibly life threatening or potential permanent damage
PHENYTOIN Concurrent use of PHENYTOIN and ETHANOL may result in decreased phenytoin serum concentrations increased seizure potential, and additive CNS depressant effects. ETHANOL Rapid (within 24 hours) Moderate (mayexacerbate patient’s condition)