Mephenytoin [mefenytoin]

topical
5
Terms

5-Ethyl-3-Methyl-5-Phenylhydantoin
Mefenetoin
Mesantoin
Methoin
Methyl Phenetoin
Phenantoin

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Definition

An anticonvulsant effective in tonic-clonic epilepsy (EPILEPSY, TONIC-CLONIC). It may cause blood dyscrasias.

DUI
D008617 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0013432
CAS
2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 5-ethyl-3-methyl-5-phenyl-
Previous indexing
Hydantoins (1969-1974)
History note
91(75); see HYDANTOINS 1975-90; for PHENANTION use PHENYTOIN 1978-97
Public note
91; see HYDANTOINS 1975-90; for PHENANTION use PHENYTOIN 1978-97