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| Year : 2016 | Volume
: 48
| Issue : 4 | Page : 460-461 |
Phenytoin-induced encephalopathy in a child
Sumit Mehndiratta
Department of Pediatrics, SDN Hospital, New Delhi, India
Correspondence Address:
Sumit Mehndiratta
Department of Pediatrics, SDN Hospital, New Delhi
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.186209
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.
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