Phenykem 100 mg Tablet

Phenykem 100 mg Tablet is an anti-convulsant medicine that contains 100 mg of phenytoin in each tablet. It is used to help prevent and control certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. Phenykem 100 mg Tablet is a prescription product made by Alkem Laboratories, India, and the tablet form is taken by mouth with water. Because phenytoin treatment is individualized, the exact dose and schedule are set by a doctor.

How it works: Phenytoin helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain by slowing the spread of electrical activity that can trigger seizures. In tablet form, Phenykem 100 mg Tablet provides a measured amount of phenytoin that is absorbed after swallowing and then works throughout the body to help reduce seizure risk.

Phenykem 100 mg Tablet is a full-strength tablet that is often used as part of a carefully adjusted seizure-control regimen, rather than as a one-size-fits-all dose. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, this 100 mg tablet is the available option for patients whose doctor has prescribed phenytoin in tablet form and wants a measured oral dose that can be scheduled across the day. The tablet may be chosen because it is easy to swallow, simple to carry, and allows the prescriber to adjust total daily phenytoin by changing how many tablets are taken.

• Treatment of epilepsy
• Prevention of certain seizure types
• Maintenance therapy after seizure control is achieved
• Use as prescribed for seizure disorder management

• Swallow Phenykem 100 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed to keep a steady level of phenytoin in your body.
• You may take it with or without food, but take it the same way each day to keep absorption consistent.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically says it is okay.
• If it upsets your stomach, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether taking it with food is appropriate for you.
• Do not stop taking Phenykem 100 mg Tablet suddenly, because stopping phenytoin can worsen seizures.

Each Phenykem 100 mg Tablet contains 100 mg of phenytoin. The total daily dose may be taken once daily or divided into 2 to 3 doses, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount are determined by the prescribing doctor based on seizure type, age, other medicines, and blood levels. Do not change the number of tablets you take without medical advice, because phenytoin dosing must be individualized.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Phenytoin may include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Unsteady walking or poor coordination
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Tremor
• Blurred or double vision

• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Phenykem 100 mg Tablet affects you.
• Alcohol can increase side effects and may make seizure control less predictable.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, diabetes, or a history of abnormal blood counts.
• Phenytoin can interact with many prescription and over-the-counter medicines, so share a full medication list with your clinician.
• Do not stop Phenykem 100 mg Tablet abruptly without medical guidance, even if you feel well.
• If you become pregnant or plan to become pregnant, discuss seizure medicine use right away because phenytoin requires careful risk-benefit review.
• Call your doctor if you develop new rash, severe tiredness, gum swelling, or worsening seizures.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Oral contraceptives and other hormonal birth control
• Other seizure medicines such as carbamazepine or valproate
• Alcohol
• Some antibiotics, antifungals, and HIV medicines

Store Phenykem 100 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.