Dilantin Meaning in English

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US

daɪˈlæntɪn

dy-LAN-tin

UK

dɪˈlæntɪn

di-LAN-tin

Definition

Dilantin is a brand name for phenytoin, a medicine used mainly to prevent and control seizures or epilepsy.

Usage & Nuances

"Dilantin" is a trademarked brand name, not a general term. It's mostly used in medical or pharmaceutical contexts. The generic name is "phenytoin." Dosing must be managed by a doctor, and side effects or interactions are possible.

• Spanish: dilantina
• Portuguese (BR): dilantina
• Portuguese (PT): dilantina
• Chinese (Simplified): 苯妥英钠
• Chinese (Traditional): 苯妥英鈉
• Hindi: डिलैन्टिन
• Arabic: ديلانتين
• Bengali: ডিলানটিন
• Russian: Дилантин
• Japanese: ダイランチン
• Vietnamese: Dilantin
• Korean: 딜란틴
• Turkish: Dilantin
• Urdu: ڈائیلانٹن
• Indonesian: Dilantin

Example Sentences

The doctor prescribed Dilantin for my seizures.

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I take Dilantin every morning.

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Dilantin helps control epilepsy.

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Have you ever missed a dose of Dilantin?

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My neurologist switched me from Dilantin to another medicine last year.

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Some people get side effects from Dilantin, like dizziness or rash.

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