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Phenytek (Phenytoin) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Phenytek (Phenytoin). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view all available reports.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (6)
     Anticonvulsant Drug Level Above Therapeutic (3)Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (3)Injection Site Pain (2)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (6)
     Anticonvulsant Drug Level Above Therapeutic (3)Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (3)Injection Site Pain (2)more >>

Cases resulting in death (2)
     Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (2)Drug Eruption (1)Rash Generalised (1)more >>

Cases resulting in life threatening events (1)
     Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (1)Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process (1)Incorrect Dose Administered (1)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (5)
     Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (3)Injection Site Pain (2)Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (2)more >>

Cases resulting in disability (1)
     Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (1)Blindness (1)Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (1)

Adverse event in 42 year old male receiving Phenytek (Phenytoin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-10

Patient: 42 year old male, weighing 70.3 kg (154.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Frontal Lobe Epilepsy, Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process, Incorrect Dose Administered, Hypoaesthesia, Treatment Noncompliance, Paraesthesia, Grand MAL Convulsion, Hyperplasia, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Above Therapeutic

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Phenytek
    Dosage: 400 mg; at bedtime; oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
    Start date: 2005-10-01

Phenytek
    Dosage: 50 mg; at bedtime; oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
    Start date: 2005-10-01

Other drugs received by patient: Diphenhydramine (Con.); Levoxyl (Con.); Protonix / 01263201 / (Con.); Cephalexin / 00145501 / (Con.); ST Mary's Thistle (Con.); Ginkgo / 01003101 / (Con.); Lecithin (Con.); Garlic / 01570501 / (Con.); Multivitamins (Con.); Acidophilus (Con.)



Adverse event in 62 year old female receiving Phenytek (Phenytoin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-07-27

Patient: 62 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Eruption, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Pyrexia, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis, Renal Failure, Dermatitis Bullous, Bradycardia, Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Phenytek (Phenytoin)



Adverse event in 37 year old female receiving Phenytek (Phenytoin)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-03-23

Patient: 37 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rash Generalised, Unresponsive TO Stimuli, Hypotension, Cerebral Haemorrhage, Electromechanical Dissociation, Haemodialysis, Grand MAL Convulsion, Nephritis Interstitial, Subarachnoid Haemorrhage, Ventricular Tachycardia, Hypoxia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Phenytek (Phenytoin)



Adverse event in 42 year old female receiving Phenytek (Phenytoin)

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2007-03-23

Patient: 42 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Blindness, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Phenytek (Phenytoin)



Adverse event in 50 year old male receiving Phenytek (Phenytoin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-02-28

Patient: 50 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Diplopia, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Above Therapeutic, Injection Site Pain, Fall

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Rebif
    Dosage: 44 ug; 3 times per week; subcutaneous
    Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
    Start date: 2006-08-08

Phenytek
    Dosage: 200 mg; twice a day; oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion
    Start date: 2006-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Antihypertensives



Adverse event in 50 year old male receiving Phenytek (Phenytoin)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-02-08

Patient: 50 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Diplopia, Anticonvulsant Drug Level Above Therapeutic, Injection Site Pain, Fall, Convulsion

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Rebif
    Dosage: 44 mcg, 3 in 1 weeks, subcutaneous
    Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
    Start date: 2006-08-08

Phenytek
    Dosage: 200 mg, 2 in 1 days, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Unspecified Medication FOR High Blood Pressure (Antihypertensives)

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