Mesantoin

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What is Mesantoin

Mephenytoin

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Mephenytoin is a medication used to treat refractory partial epilepsy, a type of seizure disorder. It is a type of anticonvulsant that targets sodium channel protein 5 subunit alpha, and is metabolized by several cytochrome P450 enzymes. Mephenytoin belongs to the phenylhydantoins class of drugs and is known to have higher incidences of blood disorders compared to other anticonvulsants.

Mesantoin

is the brand name

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Mesantoin Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Mesantoin

Mephenytoin

1946

1

Effectiveness

How Mesantoin Affects Patients

Mephenytoin is a drug used to treat epilepsy. It is thought to work by reducing the activity of the part of the brain that can cause seizures. It helps to prevent over-stimulation and environmental changes from triggering a seizure by controlling the movement of sodium in and out of cells. Mephenytoin also works to reduce the intensity of a seizure in the event of one occurring.

How Mesantoin works in the body

Mephenytoin works by blocking sodium channels in your neurons, which prevents them from firing too often. This helps reduce nerve activity and can help with certain medical conditions.

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Mesantoin.

Common Mesantoin Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Acenocoumarol

Major

The metabolism of Acenocoumarol can be decreased when combined with Mephenytoin.

Amiodarone

Major

The metabolism of Amiodarone can be decreased when combined with Mephenytoin.

Amitriptyline

Major

The metabolism of Amitriptyline can be decreased when combined with Mephenytoin.

Amoxapine

Major

The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Mephenytoin.

Astemizole

Major

The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Mephenytoin.

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Mesantoin Reviews: What are patients saying about Mesantoin?

3

Patient Review

12/27/2009

Mesantoin for Epileptic Seizure

I was taking Meberal and Mesantion at the same time when I developed Drug Induced Lupis. It took me seven years to get a diagnosis because my ANA test came back with very high results. The doctors thought I was just complaining until they saw the test results. Now, 35 years later, they still don't know if I have lupis or epilepsy.
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Patient Q&A Section about mesantoin

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the medication carbamazepine used for?

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Carbamazepine is a medicine used to treat epilepsy and nerve pain. It is available on prescription."

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What is a serious contraindication to the drug Mephenytoin?

"People who have previously shown hypersensitivity to hydantoin products should not take Mesantoin® (mephenytoin)."

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What is the drug phenobarbital used to treat?

"Phenobarbital is a medication that is used to control seizures, relieve anxiety, and prevent withdrawal symptoms in people who are dependent on another barbiturate medication."

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What is the mechanism of action of ethosuximide?

"The drug ethosuximide belongs to the succinimide family of medications. Its supposed mode of operation is by blocking the postsynaptic T-type voltage-dependent calcium channel."

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