Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml belongs to the group of medicines called anti-epileptic agents used to treat severe epileptic seizures/fits (status epilepticus). Also, it is used to prevent seizures during or after severe head injury and/or neurosurgery. Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml may also be used to treat certain cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) caused by certain medicines or in patients who do not respond to conventional anti-arrhythmic medication or cardioversion (a procedure in which low shock is used to restore regular heart rhythm).

Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml contains 'Phenytoin' that works by decreasing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Thereby, Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml helps prevent and treat epileptic seizures. Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml treats cardiac arrhythmia by inhibiting rapid inward sodium current and shortening cardiac action potential.

Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml may cause certain common side-effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and constipation. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while on treatment with Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may cause increased dizziness/drowsiness and might affect the concentration of phenytoin in the blood. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml belongs to the group of medicines called anti-epileptic agents used to treat severe epileptic seizures/fits (status epilepticus). Also, it is used to prevent seizures during or after severe head injury and/or neurosurgery. Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml works by decreasing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Thereby, Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml helps prevent and treat epileptic seizures. Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml may also be used to treat certain cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat) caused by certain medicines or in patients who do not respond to conventional anti-arrhythmic medication or cardioversion (a procedure in which low shock is used to restore regular heart rhythm). Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml treats cardiac arrhythmia by inhibiting rapid inward sodium current and shortening cardiac action potential.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Constipation
• Abnormal eye movement
• Slurred speech
• Confusion
• Problems with coordination

Do not take Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have decreased heart rate, heart block, low blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes, porphyria (blood disorder), heart rhythm problems, alcohol dependence, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while on treatment with Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may cause increased dizziness/drowsiness and might affect the concentration of phenytoin in the blood.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml may have interaction with anti-HIV drugs (delavirdine), painkillers (aspirin, acetaminophen), blood thinners (warfarin, clopidogrel), anti-convulsant (gabapentin, pregabalin), anti-depressant (quetiapine), diuretic (furosemide), cholesterol-lowering agent (atorvastatin), a drug used to treat thyroid deficiency (levothyroxine), supplements (ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol).

Drug-Food Interactions: Do not take Eptoin 50 mg Injection 5 x 2 ml with St. John's wort (an antidepressant herbal supplement).

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have/had decreased heart rate, heart block, low blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes, or porphyria (blood disorder).

• DELAVIRDINE
• ASPIRIN
• ACETAMINOPHEN
• WARFARIN
• CLOPIDOGREL
• GABAPENTIN
• PREGABALIN
• QUETIAPINE
• FUROSEMIDE
• ATORVASTATIN
• LEVOTHYROXINE
• ERGOCALCIFEROL
• CHOLECALCIFEROL

• A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for people with epilepsy. This diet helps in utilizing fat instead of glucose for the generation of energy.
• Atkins diet (high fat and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.
• Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Exercise, meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improve coping skills.
• Prepare your living area; small changes may reduce the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
• Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.
• Have a seizure response plan, this helps those around you know what to do.
• Understand what triggers seizures and try reducing or avoiding them.
• Please pay attention to overall health as it can help in reducing seizure activity.

Consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal thoughts such as harming or killing yourself.

Epilepsy/Seizures: Seizures, also known as fits or convulsions, is a single occurrence of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, whereas epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. The possible causes of epilepsy include traumatic brain injury, scarring on the brain after a brain injury, high fever, stroke, vascular diseases, lack of oxygen to the brain, brain tumours, and genetic disorders. Symptoms include mood changes, anxiousness, nausea, dizziness, weakness, headache, muscle jerking, spasms, loss of balance, teeth clenching, rapid blinking or eye movements, biting the tongue, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

Cardiac arrhythmia: Cardiac arrhythmia is a condition in which the heartbeats are abnormal or irregular. It occurs when the electrical signals in the heart do not work properly. Symptoms may include palpitations (a feeling as if the heart is pounding), chest pain, fainting, and dizziness.