Dilantin (Noun)
Meaning
An anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Dilantin to help control the patient's seizures.
- Dilantin is often used in combination with other medications to treat epilepsy.
- The patient was instructed to take her Dilantin every morning with breakfast.
- Dilantin has been shown to be effective in reducing the frequency and severity of seizures in people with epilepsy.
- After starting Dilantin, the patient experienced a significant decrease in seizure activity.