Diphedan is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult...
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Diphedan is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Diphedan may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Diphedan should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Diphedan may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Diphedan should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Diphedan may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Diphedan 100mg Tablet
Introduction
Diphedan is a prescription medicine used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). It controls seizures by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. It is given when this medicine cannot be given orally, like in ...
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Uses of Diphedan
Epilepsy/Seizures
Side effects of Diphedan
Common
Rash
Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Slurred speech
Vertigo
Confusion
Nervousness
Constipation
Tremor
Altered walking
How to use Diphedan
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Diphedan works
Diphedan is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Quick Tips
Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
It may increase blood sugar levels. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines to treat diabetes.
It may cause swollen gum (gum hypertrophy), hence take care of oral or dental hygiene.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
Brief Description
Indication
Epilepsy, Tonic-clonic status epilepticus
Administration
IV Preparation
Load IV in 250 mL NS; monitor BP
IV/IM Administration
Administer slowly; no more than 50 mg/min in adults and no more than 1-3 mg/...
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Adult Dose
Status epilepticus
Load 10-15 mg/kg or 15-20 mg/kg at 25-50 mg/min, THEN
Maintenance: 100 mg IV q6-8hr PRN
Administer IV slowly; not to exceed 50 ...
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Child Dose
Status Epilepticus
15-20 mg/kg IV in single or divided dose; if necessary may administer additional dose of 5-10 mg/kg 10 min after loading dose
Ma...
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Contraindication
Pregnancy. IV admin in sinus bradycardia, heart block, or Stokes-Adams syndrome.
Mode of Action
Phenytoin acts as an anticonvulsant by increasing efflux or decreasing influx of sodium ions across cell membranes in the motor cortex during generati...
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Precaution
Cardiovascular disease, e.g. sinus bradycardia, heart blocks; DM; hepatic impairment; hypoalbuminemia; porphyria; seizures (may increase frequency of ...
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Side Effect
Hypersensitivity, lack of appetite, headache, dizziness, tremor, transient nervousness, insomnia, GI disturbances (e.g. nausea, vomiting, constipation...
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Interaction
Effects with other sedative drugs or ethanol may be potentiated. Enhances toxic effects of paracetamol, lithium. Increased risk of osteomalacia with a...
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