Diazoxide Suspension and Phenytek
Determining the interaction of Diazoxide Suspension and Phenytek and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Using phenytoin together with diazoxide may alter the effects of both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or if you experience loss of seizure control. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: Phenytoin may significantly decrease the effects of diazoxide and that diazoxide may significantly decrease the effects of phenytoin. The proposed mechanism is induction of phenytoin metabolism and clearance by diazoxide. Phenytoin reduces the half-life of diazoxide. Loss of seizure control has occurred.
MANAGEMENT: Caution and close observation are recommended if these drugs must be used together. Patients should be monitored for seizure activity and altered diazoxide effects (e.g., hypoglycemia).
- Petro DJ, Vannucci RC, Kulin HE "Diazoxide-diphenylhydantoin interaction." J Pediatr 89 (1976): 331-2
Generic Name: diazoxide
Brand name: Proglycem, Hyperstat
Synonyms: Diazoxide
Generic Name: phenytoin
Brand name: Dilantin, Phenytek, Dilantin Infatabs, Phenytoin Sodium, Prompt
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Diazoxide Suspension-Phenytoin
- Diazoxide Suspension-Phenytoin Capsules
- Diazoxide Suspension-Phenytoin Chewable Tablets
- Diazoxide Suspension-Phenytoin Extended-Release Capsules
- Diazoxide Suspension-Phenytoin Infatabs
- Diazoxide Suspension-Phenytoin injection
- Phenytek-Dibenzyline
- Phenytek-Dibucaine
- Phenytek-Dibucaine topical
- Phenytek-Dibucaine Topical application
- Phenytek-Dicel
- Phenytek-Dichlorphenamide