Mephenytoin

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mephenytoin
IUPAC name: 3-methyl 5,5-phenyl-ethyl-hydantoin
Synonyms: Mesantoin®
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 Uses: anti-seizure drug

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Mephenytoin (Mesantoin®) is a medication used to treat epilepsy. Its chemical names is 3-methyl 5,5-phenyl-ethyl-hydantoin. It has pharmacological effects similar to phenytoin and the barbiturates.

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Mephenytoin - FDA approved drug information (drug label) from DailyMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine). Template:MedMaster Template:DrugBank