What is Eptoin?
Eptoin Tablet is a prescription epilepsy medication that is used to control and avoid seizures (seizures). It prevents seizures by reducing irregular and repetitive nerve cell activity in the brain.
If you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis, depression, or suicidal thoughts, notify your doctor before taking this drug. Also, tell your doctor about any other drugs you're taking, including contraceptive pills as it might interact with or be influenced by this one.
The dosage may need to be changed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If this drug makes you drowsy or dizzy, you should not drive or ride a bicycle. Blood tests may be needed on a regular basis to track the reaction to this medication.
Eptoin uses
This medicine is used to treat tonic-clonic (grand mal) and psychomotor (temporal lobe) seizures (a brain disorder characterized by uncontrolled jerking movements and loss of consciousness). It is also used to control or prevent seizures that may occur during or after brain surgery or severe head injury.
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Precautions
It is very important for your doctor to check your health progress on a regular basis while using this medicine to see if it is working properly or not. Regular visit your doctor to allow for a change in dose. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for any adverse effects. Before starting the dose of this medicine or stopping the dose consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless it is necessary. Before taking this medicine, all risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor.
Breastfeeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding unless it is necessary. Before taking this medicine, all risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor. If the medicine is used, the infant should be closely monitored for any adverse effects.
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Important information
Symptoms of withdrawal
If you stop taking this medication suddenly, you might experience serious side effects, particularly if you've been taking a high dose for a long time. To prevent these side effects, a gradual dose reduction is recommended.
Suicidal thoughts
This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. As a result, it should be used with caution, particularly in patients who are depressed or suicidal. Such patients need regular monitoring of their mood and behavior. In certain cases, depending on the clinical condition, adequate caregiver and patient counseling, dose changes, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be needed.
Reactions of skin
This medicine should be used with caution as it may cause skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, eosinophilic drug reaction, and systemic symptoms in some patients. Treatment should be discontinued if there are symptoms of skin rash.
Bone Effects
This medicine is known to reduce bone density and may increase the risk of osteoporosis and osteomalacia. Tell your doctor if you have any bone disorders. Close monitor vitamin D levels are necessary while you take this medicine.
Driving
Some patients can experience dizziness, blurred vision, or drowsiness as a result of this medication. If you have any of these signs, you should avoid doing something that requires a high level of mental alertness, such as driving a car or running machinery.
Blood cell count
Neutropenia, anemia, and aplastic
anemia are also possible side effects of this medication. The blood cell count must be tracked on a regular basis. Any symptoms of a low blood count should be brought to the attention of the doctor. In certain cases, depending on the clinical condition, appropriate dose changes or replacement with a suitable alternative may be needed.
Note
- Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor, as missing doses may trigger seizures.
- It can make you feel dizzy and sleepy. Do not drive or engage in any activity that needs mental concentration until you have a clear understanding of how it affects you.
- It has the ability to increase levels of blood sugar. If you're taking some diabetes drugs, let your doctor know.
- It can lead to swollen gums (gum hypertrophy), so maintain good oral and dental hygiene.
- If you experience unexpected mood swings or suicidal thoughts, seek your doctor.
- Do not abruptly stop taking the drug without consulting your doctor, as this can increase the frequency of seizures.
Some healthy tips for preventing seizures
- Practice yoga every single day.
- Get enough sleep at night.
- Limit the use of time on the screen, such as mobile/laptop.
- Take your medication in time.
Interactions
Some medicines may affect the way it works or Phenytoin itself may reduce the efficacy of other medicines taken at the same time. Especially if you are taking medicines to treat blood pressure, heart failure, high cholesterol, blood thinners, anti-infections, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines, contraceptives, or medicines for brain disorders.
Dosage
Eptoin Tablets may be taken alone or in conjunction with other medications. It can be taken with or without food/ milk. The best dosage for you will be determined by your doctor.
This can be steadily increased until the condition has improved. It will take several weeks for this drug to effect, so it is vital to take it on a daily basis to get the benefits. And if you feel good, do not quit taking it until your doctor tells you to. It's possible that you'll have more seizures or that your bipolar disorder will worsen.
Missed Dose
It's important to take and dose exactly when it's supposed to be taken. If you forget to take any of the doses, do so as soon as you recall. If the next dose is coming, skip the forgotten dose. Take the next pill.
Overdose
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, seek medical advice. Do not take more.
Storage
Store this medicine far away from light, heat, and moisture and keep it at room temperature. It should be kept out of reach of kids. Unless directed, don’t flush or spill drugs down the toilet or into the drainage system. When the medication has expired or is no longer required, properly dispose of it.
