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Definition of Mephenytoin
1. Noun. A toxic anticonvulsant drug (trade name Mesantoin) used in the treatment of epilepsy when less toxic anticonvulsants have been ineffective.
Generic synonyms: Anticonvulsant, Anticonvulsant Drug, Antiepileptic, Antiepileptic Drug
Language type: Trade Name
Definition of Mephenytoin
1. Noun. A hydantoin used as an anticonvulsant. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Mephenytoin
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Mephenytoin
Literary usage of Mephenytoin
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"... of mephenytoin. The plasma half-lives were longer in poor ... is related to
the mephenytoin, but not to the debrisoquin, hydroxylation phenotype. ..."