Phenytoin Sodium Alternatives Compared
| Phenytoin Sodium (phenytoin) | Xcopri (cenobamate) | Keppra (levetiracetam) |
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| Phenytoin Sodium (phenytoin) | Xcopri (cenobamate) | Keppra (levetiracetam) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Epilepsy, Seizures, Seizure Prophylaxis During or Following Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, Status Epilepticus. Phenytoin Sodium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Prescription only
Xcopri is a brand name for cenobamate which may be used to reduce the frequency of partial seizures in adults. In some people, it reduces the frequency to zero. Clumsiness, dizziness, drowsiness... View more |
Prescription only
Keppra is an anticonvulsant that is used in conjunction with other medications for the treatment of certain types of seizures. It may cause drowsiness but it is less likely than some other... View more |
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Xcopri has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 36 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Keppra has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 306 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
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| Other phenytoin brands include: Di-Phen, Dilantin, Phenytek, Phenytoin Sodium, Extended Release |
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Other levetiracetam brands include: Elepsia XR, Keppra XR, Roweepra, Roweepra XR, Spritam | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 847 drugs are known to interact with Phenytoin Sodium:
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A total of 577 drugs are known to interact with Xcopri:
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A total of 238 drugs are known to interact with Keppra:
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November 21, 2019 |
November 30, 1999 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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