Diphenylhydantoin (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 diphenylhydantoin to help manage the patient's seizures and reduce the frequency of episodes.
- Diphenylhydantoin has been widely used as an anticonvulsant medication for decades, with a long history of efficacy in treating epilepsy.
- In addition to its use in treating epilepsy, diphenylhydantoin has also been used to manage certain types of abnormal heart rhythms.
- The patient's neurologist adjusted her dosage of diphenylhydantoin to optimize its effectiveness in controlling her seizures.
- Researchers have studied the long-term effects of diphenylhydantoin on patients with epilepsy, looking for potential side effects and interactions with other medications.