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Mesantoin
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What is Mesantoin
MephenytoinThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryMephenytoin is a medication used to treat refractory partial epilepsy, a type of seizure disorder. It is a type of anticonvulsant that targets sodium channel protein 5 subunit alpha, and is metabolized by several cytochrome P450 enzymes. Mephenytoin belongs to the phenylhydantoins class of drugs and is known to have higher incidences of blood disorders compared to other anticonvulsants.
Mesantoinis the brand name
Mesantoin Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Mesantoin
Mephenytoin
1946
1
Effectiveness
How Mesantoin Affects PatientsMephenytoin is a drug used to treat epilepsy. It is thought to work by reducing the activity of the part of the brain that can cause seizures. It helps to prevent over-stimulation and environmental changes from triggering a seizure by controlling the movement of sodium in and out of cells. Mephenytoin also works to reduce the intensity of a seizure in the event of one occurring.
How Mesantoin works in the bodyMephenytoin works by blocking sodium channels in your neurons, which prevents them from firing too often. This helps reduce nerve activity and can help with certain medical conditions.
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Mesantoin.Common Mesantoin Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Acenocoumarol
Major
The metabolism of Acenocoumarol can be decreased when combined with Mephenytoin.
Amiodarone
Major
The metabolism of Amiodarone can be decreased when combined with Mephenytoin.
Amitriptyline
Major
The metabolism of Amitriptyline can be decreased when combined with Mephenytoin.
Amoxapine
Major
The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Mephenytoin.
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Mephenytoin.
Mesantoin Reviews: What are patients saying about Mesantoin?
3Patient Review
12/27/2009 I was taking Meberal and Mesantion at the same time when I developed Drug Induced Lupis. It took me seven years to get a diagnosis because my ANA test came back with very high results. The doctors thought I was just complaining until they saw the test results. Now, 35 years later, they still don't know if I have lupis or epilepsy.
Patient Q&A Section about mesantoin
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is a serious contraindication to the drug Mephenytoin?
"People who have previously shown hypersensitivity to hydantoin products should not take Mesantoin® (mephenytoin)."
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What is the drug phenobarbital used to treat?
"Phenobarbital is a medication that is used to control seizures, relieve anxiety, and prevent withdrawal symptoms in people who are dependent on another barbiturate medication."
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What is the mechanism of action of ethosuximide?
"The drug ethosuximide belongs to the succinimide family of medications. Its supposed mode of operation is by blocking the postsynaptic T-type voltage-dependent calcium channel."
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