Dilantin-30 side effects, by duration, gender and age (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Dilantin-30 (phenytoin). Common side effects include blood albumin decreased among females and stevens johnson syndrome among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 33 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Dilantin-30?
Dilantin-30 has active ingredients of phenytoin. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 60 Dilantin-30 users. Check the latest studies of Dilantin-30.
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33 people who take Dilantin-30 and have side effects are studied.

What are the common side effects of Dilantin-30, by gender? *:
female:
- Blood albumin decreased
- Blood alkaline phosphatase nos increased
- Cerebellar atrophy (degeneration of the section of the brain responsible for balance, voluntary muscle movements)
- Endometriosis (appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain)
- Alanine aminotransferase increased
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
male:
- Stevens johnson syndrome (an immune-complex-mediated hypersensitivity disorder. it ranges from mild skin and mucous membrane lesions to a severe)
- Anticonvulsant drug level below therapeutic
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (benign enlargement of the prostate)
- Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
- Difficulty in walking
- Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
- Erectile disturbance
- Renal cell carcinoma stage unspecified (kidney cancer in unknown stage)
What are the common side effects of Dilantin-30, by age (0-1 to 60+) *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
- Stevens johnson syndrome (an immune-complex-mediated hypersensitivity disorder. it ranges from mild skin and mucous membrane lesions to a severe)
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
- Alanine aminotransferase increased
- Blood alkaline phosphatase nos increased
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Anticonvulsant drug level below therapeutic
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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How to use the study?
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Related publications that referenced our studies
- Wandalkar P, Daswani BR, Pandit PT, Ghongane BB, "A case of Phenytoin toxicity", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN PHARMACY, BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY, 2014 Jan .
- Wandalkar P, Daswani BR, Pandit PT, Ghongane BB, "A case of Phenytoin toxicity", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN PHARMACY, BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY, 2014 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on phenytoin (the active ingredients of Dilantin-30) and Dilantin-30 (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
Related studies are listed below in case you need more information:
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Dilantin-30:
- Dilantin-30 (60 reports)
All Dilantin-30 side effects from A to Z:
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