Open AccessPhenytoin-induced encephalopathy in a child
Author(s) -
Sumit Mehndiratta
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
indian journal of pharmacology/the indian journal of pharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.286
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1998-3751
pISSN - 0253-7613
DOI - 10.4103/0253-7613.186209
Subject(s) - phenytoin , medicine , encephalopathy , pediatrics , adverse effect , medical record , intensive care medicine , epilepsy , anesthesia , pharmacology , psychiatry
Phenytoin is a commonly used antiepileptic medication in the pediatric age group, but it has a narrow therapeutic range. Various adverse effects have been reported commonly. We report a relatively rare case of encephalopathy in a child from overdose of injectable phenytoin due to ignorance of the previous treatment. Scrutiny of medical records and history is of utmost importance while administering such medications.