Dilantin

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Class

Anticonvulsant
Action

Affects movement of sodium and calcium in neural tissue
Indications

Seizures
Contraindications

Bradycardia, 2nd and 3rd degree blocks, known sensitivity to hydantions
Adverse Affects

N/V, depression of cardiac conduction, sedation, hypotension
Dose Adult

15 to 20mg/kg iv,io slow iv 50mg per/min
Dose pedi

15 to 20mg/kg iv at at rate of 1 to 3 mg/kg/min

Author

99191

Card Set

Dilantin

Description

Dilantin

Updated

2011-08-31T17:55:47Z

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