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mephenytoin

DEFINITIONS OF: mephenytoin

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n a toxic anticonvulsant drug (trade name Mesantoin) used in the treatment of epilepsy when less toxic anticonvulsants have been ineffective

Synonyms:
Mesantoin
Type of:
anticonvulsant, anticonvulsant drug, antiepileptic, antiepileptic drug
a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
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