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Preferred Label : Phenytoin Sodium;

NCIt synonyms : 5,5-Diphenyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione, Monosodium Salt;

NCIt related terms : Dilantin;

NCIt definition : The sodium salt form of phenytoin, a hydantoin derivate and non-sedative antiepileptic agent with anticonvulsant activity. Phenytoin sodium promotes sodium efflux from neurons located in the motor cortex, thereby stabilizing the neuron and inhibiting synaptic transmission. This leads to a reduction in posttetanic potentiation at synapses, an inhibition of repetitive firing of action potentials and ultimately inhibits the spread of seizure activity.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to treat or prevent seizures or convulsions that may be caused by epilepsy, brain surgery, or treatment for brain cancer. It is a type of anticonvulsant agent.;

UNII : 4182431BJH;

InChIKey : FJPYVLNWWICYDW-UHFFFAOYSA-M;

CAS number : 630-93-3; a href https://gsrs.ncats.nih.gov/ginas/app/beta/browse-substance?search 630-93-3 alt lien vers site G-SRS target _blank img src /img/logos/logo_g-srs.png alt Logo G-SRS /a ;

Drug name : Dilantin;

Chemical formula : C15H11N2O2.Na;

NSC code : 8722;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000658858; CDR0000658859; NSC0008722;

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