Random word

On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Phenytoin. Discover the meaning, how to use the word correctly in a sentence.

Rare word

Phenytoin in a sentence

Phenytoin meaning

A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy.

Synonyms of Phenytoin

diphenylhydantoin dilantin hydantoin

Related words

Other words often associated with Phenytoin or its synonyms:

anticonvulsant antiepileptic

Using Phenytoin

  • The main meaning on this page is: A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy.
  • Useful related words include: diphenylhydantoin, dilantin, hydantoin.
  • In the example corpus, phenytoin often appears in combinations such as: of phenytoin, and phenytoin, phenytoin may.

Context around Phenytoin

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 18.6 words
  • Position in the sentence: 6 start, 4 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 14 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

serum 1× pharmacokinetics 1× chronic 1× oral 1× doses 1×

Often after:

may 2× citation 1× levels 1× reduces 1× elimination 1× use 1× binds 1× induces 1× therapy 1×

Sentence patterns with Phenytoin

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

antacids and phenytoin citation warfarin 1× bones chronic phenytoin use has 1× citation pharmacokinetics phenytoin elimination kinetics 1× dose of phenytoin 1× dose of phenytoin may need 1× increase serum phenytoin levels and 1× life of phenytoin by inhibiting 1× of iv phenytoin 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

antacids administered in 1× bones chronic phenytoin 1× due to decreased 1× due to these 1× heart and blood 1× if two doses 1×

Common sentence endings:

at therapeutic concentrations 1× dose of phenytoin 1× during a seizure 1× epidermal necrolysis ten 1× for seizure control 1× in the liver 1×

Words around Phenytoin

Just before it in the word index:

phenylketonuria 9 phenylephrine 9 phenylene 3 phenylbutazone 3 phenylalanine 43 phenyl 18

Just after it in the word index:

pheobe 2 pheomelanin 4 pheomelanins 2 pheonix 7 phere 2 pherecydes 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aat 18 abhorrence 18 abms 18 absolutes 18 absorbance 18 abule 18

Corpus analysis for Phenytoin

  • In this selection, "phenytoin" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 18.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, serum, pharmacokinetics, chronic, may, citation and levels stand out and add context to how "phenytoin" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include antacids and phenytoin citation warfarin and bones chronic phenytoin use has. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "phenytoin" sits close to words such as aat, abhorrence and abms, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with phenytoin

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Phenytoin induces metabolizing enzymes in the liver. (7 words)

Due to these risks, oral phenytoin should be used if possible. (11 words)

Neurological At therapeutic doses, phenytoin may produce nystagmus on lateral gaze. (11 words)

Longer example sentences

Patients should be cautioned against concomitant use of antacids and phenytoin." citation Warfarin (Coumadin) and trimethoprim increase serum phenytoin levels and prolong the serum half-life of phenytoin by inhibiting its metabolism. (32 words)

Phenytoin reduces the maximal activity of brain stem centers responsible for the tonic phase of generalized tonic-clonic seizures. citation Pharmacokinetics Phenytoin elimination kinetics show mixed-order behaviour at therapeutic concentrations. (31 words)

Also, during a 2016 inspection, the FDA collected samples of Bravo Packing, Inc. horse meat chunk animal food that tested positive for the drugs pentobarbital and phenytoin. (27 words)

Example sentences (14)

Patients should be cautioned against concomitant use of antacids and phenytoin." citation Warfarin (Coumadin) and trimethoprim increase serum phenytoin levels and prolong the serum half-life of phenytoin by inhibiting its metabolism.

Phenytoin reduces the maximal activity of brain stem centers responsible for the tonic phase of generalized tonic-clonic seizures. citation Pharmacokinetics Phenytoin elimination kinetics show mixed-order behaviour at therapeutic concentrations.

Also, during a 2016 inspection, the FDA collected samples of Bravo Packing, Inc. horse meat chunk animal food that tested positive for the drugs pentobarbital and phenytoin.

Antacids administered in a peptic ulcer regimen may decrease the AUC of a single dose of phenytoin.

Bones Chronic phenytoin use has been associated with decreased bone density and increased bone fractures.

Due to decreased drug concentrations during pregnancy, dose of phenytoin may need to be increased if only option for seizure control.

Due to these risks, oral phenytoin should be used if possible.

Heart and blood vessels Severe low blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms can be seen with rapid infusion of IV phenytoin.

Advertentie

If two doses of benzodiazepines are not effective, other medications such as phenytoin are recommended.

Neurological At therapeutic doses, phenytoin may produce nystagmus on lateral gaze.

Phenytoin binds preferentially to the inactive form of the sodium channel.

Phenytoin induces metabolizing enzymes in the liver.

Phenytoin should generally not be used. citation Other Helmets may be used to provide protection to the head during a seizure.

Phenytoin therapy has been linked to the life-threatening skin reactions Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).

Advertentie

Common combinations with phenytoin

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "phenytoin" in a sentence?
An example: "Patients should be cautioned against concomitant use of antacids and phenytoin." citation Warfarin (Coumadin) and trimethoprim increase serum phenytoin levels and prolong the serum half-life of phenytoin by inhibiting its metabolism." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "phenytoin" from authentic English texts.
What does "phenytoin" mean?
Phenytoin means: A synthetic compound related to hydantoin, used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy.
What are synonyms of "phenytoin"?
Common synonyms of "phenytoin" include: diphenylhydantoin, dilantin, hydantoin.
How many example sentences with "phenytoin" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "phenytoin", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.