Last update Aug. 18, 2022
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C15H12N2O2 is Phenytoin in Molecular formula.
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It is an antiepileptic that is used to control the seizures of epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia. It is also a class Ib antiarrhythmic that has been used to treat cardiac arrhythmias. Oral and intravenous administration.
It is excreted into breast milk in clinically non-significant amount (Bar-Oz 2000, Shimoyama 1998, Meyer 1988, Söderman 1988, Kaneko 1979, Rane 1974, Mirkin 1971)
No problems have appeared on clinical follow up, and, long-term psychomotor development in infants whose mothers received this treatment. (Meador 2014 & 2010, Mirkin 1971, LIvingston 1956)
Plasma levels in these infants were undetectable or very low. (Steen 1982)
It may appear a withdrawal syndrome with hyperexcitability after abruptly stopping breastfeeding.
It has been authorized for use in infants and newborns.
Expert authors consider the use of this medication safe during lactation (Hale, LactMed, Crettenand 2018, Briggs 2015, Schaefer 2015, Rowe 2013, Davanzo 2013, Mercadé 2012, Mintzer 2011, Harden 2009, O'Connor 2009, Pennell 2006, O'Brien 2005, Hägg 2000)). American Academy of Pediatrics states that it is usually compatible with breastfeeding medication (AAP 2001). WHO List of Essential Medicines 2002: compatible with breastfeeding. (WHO 2002)