Cytadren and Dilantin injection

• Generic Name: aminoglutethimide
• Dosage Forms: Tablets
• Other Brand Names:

Aminoglutethimide acts on a part of the body called the adrenal cortex. It affects production of steroids and also has some other effects. Aminoglutethimide is used to treat some kinds of tumors that affect the adrenal cortex. Also, it is sometimes used when the adrenal cortex is overactive without being cancerous.

In addition, aminoglutethimide is sometimes used to treat certain other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Aminoglutethimide is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: phenytoin
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Dilantin, Phenytek, Dilantin Infatabs, Phenytoin Sodium, Prompt

Phenytoin injection is an anticonvulsant medication that is used to treat a prolonged seizure (status epilepticus). Phenytoin injection is also used to prevent seizures during a surgery.

Phenytoin injection may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.