Hypersensitivity and dose related side effects of phenytoin mimicking critical illness

OBJECTIVE: To describe phenytoin-induced rare hypersensitivity and dose related reactions, emphasizing the importance of early omission of drug to achieve clinical improvement. DESIGN: Case series and review of literature. SETTING: Tertiary level medical intensive care unit. PATIENTS: Three cases, t...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Indian journal of critical care medicine 2005-01, Vol.9 (1), p.22-27
Hauptverfasser:	Pillai, Lalitha, Ambike, Dhananjay, Hussainy, S, Vishwasrao, Sunil, Pataskar, Satish, Gaikwad, Maruti
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adverse and side effects Complications and side effects Corticosteroids Dosage and administration Drugs Patient outcomes Phenytoin
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