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Eptoin 300 ER Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

PHENYTOIN-300MG

Uses:

<p>Eptoin 300 ER Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures and trigeminal neuralgia. The detailed uses of Eptoin 300 ER Tablet are as follows:<br/> • Management of Epilepsy/Seizures: Eptoin 300 ER Tablet is primarily used to control various types of seizures in patients with epilepsy, such as complex partial (psychomotor) seizures and tonic-clonic seizures. It helps to reduce the frequency of these seizures.<br/> • Long-term Seizure Management: Eptoin 300 ER Tablet is often used as part of a long-term strategy for managing epilepsy, allowing individuals to maintain better seizure control over time and improve their quality of life.<br/> • Short-term Prevention of Seizures: Eptoin 300 ER Tablet is also used to prevent seizures before/during/after brain surgery, as well as following a traumatic brain injury (head injury).<br/> • Managing Trigeminal Neuralgia: Eptoin 300 ER Tablet may be used to reduce pain episodes in patients with trigeminal neuralgia by stabilizing nerve impulses.<br/></p>

Medicinal Benefits:

Eptoin 300 ER Tablet belongs to the group of anticonvulsant medicines called 'hydantoins' used to treat epilepsy/seizures. Eptoin 300 ER Tablet is also used to control and prevent fits during or after a severe head injury or brain surgery. Eptoin 300 ER Tablet works by controlling the overactivity of the brain cells that cause seizures (fits). Thereby, Eptoin 300 ER Tablet helps in controlling epileptic fits involving spasms of the muscles and jerking. Eptoin 300 ER Tablet may also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Eptoin 300 ER Tablet slows down the electrical impulses in the nerves and reduces their ability to transmit pain. Thereby treating trigeminal neuralgia.

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Eptoin 300 ER Tablet is used to treat epilepsy/seizures and prevent seizures during/after brain surgery or after traumatic brain injury. Besides this, Eptoin 300 ER Tablet may also be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain).

Eptoin 300 ER Tablet contains Phenytoin (an anticonvulsant), which helps prevent neurons from working at a very fast speed, thereby preventing the brain cells from firing together rapidly in an uncontrolled way. As a result, Eptoin 300 ER Tablet controls the overactivity of the brain cells that cause seizures. Eptoin 300 ER Tablet slows down the electrical impulses in the nerves and reduces their ability to transmit pain, thereby treating trigeminal neuralgia.

Eptoin 300 ER Tablet can make birth control pills less effective. Talk to your doctor about using non-hormonal contraceptives like condoms and a diaphragm with spermicide to prevent pregnancy.

Please do not stop taking Eptoin 300 ER Tablet without consulting your doctor, as it may cause increased seizures. Continue taking Eptoin 300 ER Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not hesitate to consult your doctor if you experience any difficulties while taking Eptoin 300 ER Tablet .

Yes, Eptoin 300 ER Tablet may cause swelling in the gums. Brush and floss your teeth daily; visit your dentist if you experience this problem regularly.

Eptoin 300 ER Tablet may affect the breakdown of the blood sugar/glucose and may prevent the release of insulin, thereby leading to high blood sugar. So, contact a doctor before using Eptoin 300 ER Tablet if you have diabetes.

A seizure generally lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on the type of seizure.

Take Eptoin 300 ER Tablet with or without food, as advised by your doctor.

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Eptoin 300 ER Tablet as it may cause increased side effects.

Eptoin 300 ER Tablet may stay in our system (body) for 5 to 6 days on average. This duration is different for each person. In some cases, it may remain for about 9 to 10 days.

Eptoin 300 ER Tablet overdose can be fatal and may cause symptoms such as slurred speech, twitching eye movements, muscle stiffness or weakness, tremors, loss of balance, lightheadedness, fainting, vomiting, nausea, and slow or shallow breathing. Also, it may cause very low blood pressure and even coma. Therefore, do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Patients with liver disease, particularly if they have a history of developing a liver problem due to Eptoin 300 ER Tablet should avoid taking Eptoin 300 ER Tablet . Additionally, anyone taking Delavirdine (a medicine used in the treatment of HIV infection) should not take Eptoin 300 ER Tablet as it may reduce the effectiveness of Delavirdine against HIV and the virus may also develop resistance to Delavirdine. It is advised to inform your doctor before taking Eptoin 300 ER Tablet if you have any existing heart problem.

You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking Eptoin 300 ER Tablet with ibuprofen or other medicines to avoid drug interactions.

The most common side effects of Eptoin 300 ER Tablet in children are overgrowth of the gums and jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus). In some children, it causes problems with behaviour or thinking, mood change, loss of energy and slow or clumsy movements. High doses may cause side effects such as vomiting, sleepiness and unsteadiness in the feet and hands. To avoid these, the dose is increased gradually. As soon as the dose is reduced, these side effects disappear.

Eptoin 300 ER Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, on longer term use of a higher dose of Eptoin 300 ER Tablet , weight loss can occur. If you experience weight gain after taking Eptoin 300 ER Tablet , please consult your doctor.

Eptoin 300 ER Tablet can make you feel sleepy as a side effect. However, if you feel extremely sleepy after taking Eptoin 300 ER Tablet , especially in the first few weeks of treatment or after a dose increase, please consult your doctor.

The common side effects of Eptoin 300 ER Tablet include weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, restlessness, slurred speech, constipation, loss of coordination, and abnormal eye movement. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.