Hydantoin (Noun)
Meaning
Any of a group of anticonvulsant drugs used in treating epilepsy.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a hydantoin medication to control the patient's seizures.
- Hydantoin has been shown to be effective in treating a wide range of seizure disorders.
- Phenytoin is a type of hydantoin commonly used to treat epilepsy and prevent seizures.
- The patient was advised to regularly monitor their liver function while taking hydantoin to avoid any potential side effects.
- Researchers are working to develop new hydantoin medications with improved efficacy and reduced side effects.