Mesantoin (Noun)
Meaning
A toxic anticonvulsant drug (trade name Mesantoin) used in the treatment of epilepsy when less toxic anticonvulsants have been ineffective.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed mesantoin to the patient as a last resort to control her seizures.
- Mesantoin was used to treat epilepsy in the 1950s, but its use has declined due to its toxicity.
- The patient's liver function was closely monitored while she was taking mesantoin to minimize the risk of liver damage.
- Mesantoin is a barbiturate derivative that can cause a range of side effects, including dizziness and nausea.
- The use of mesantoin has largely been replaced by newer, safer anticonvulsant medications.