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Sunday, February 22, 2015

Phenytoin: adverse effects Mnemonic


PHENYTOIN:

P-450 interactions 

Hirsutism
Enlarged gums 

Nystagmus 
Yellow-browning of skin 
Teratogenicity
Osteomalacia
Interference with B12 metabolism (hence anemia)

Neuropathies: vertigo, ataxia, headache 

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