Epicent

Crescent Therapeutics Ltd

Composition for Epicent Products

Epicent Products are primarily used for

About Epicent Products

Uses of Epicent Products

Phenytoin is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures.

Epicent Products side effects

Severe

Side Effects of Epicent are Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Vertigo, Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Skin rash, Softening of bones, Increased glucose level in blood, Megaloblastic anemia, Gingival hyperplasia, Excessive hair growth on face, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Abnormality of voluntary movements, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Encephalopathy, Psychosis, Hyperkinesia, Hypersensitivity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Cardiovascular collapse, Liver failure, Blood circulation disorder, Lymphatic system abnormalities.

How Epicent Products work

Phenytoin is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Patient Concerns about Epicent Products

Frequently asked questions about Epicent Products

Frequently asked questions about Phenytoin

Q. For how long does Epicent 50mg Tablet stay in your system?
On an average, Epicent 50mg Tablet may stay in your system for 5-6 days. This duration varies from person to person. In some cases, it may stay for about 9-10 days.
Q. What happens if I stop taking Epicent 50mg Tablet?
Suddenly stopping Epicent 50mg Tablet may cause non-stop seizures (called status epilepticus), which can endanger life. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor. If required, your doctor will slowly reduce the dose before stopping it completely.
Q. What are the symptoms that occur if I take more than the recommended dose of Epicent 50mg Tablet? Can I die from Epicent 50mg Tablet overdose?
Overdose of Epicent 50mg Tablet may cause jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus), unclear speech, loss of balance, tremor, muscle stiffness or weakness, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, fainting, blurred vision, slow and shallow breathing and even coma. Epicent 50mg Tablet overdose can cause very low blood pressure and respiratory problems. As a result of this, the patient can even die.
Q. Who should avoid taking Epicent 50mg Tablet?
You should not take Epicent 50mg Tablet if you have liver disease, especially if you have a history of developing a liver problem due to Epicent 50mg Tablet. Also, patients taking Delavirdine (a medicine used in the treatment of HIV infection) should not take Epicent 50mg Tablet. Epicent 50mg Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of Delavirdine on HIV and the virus may also become resistant to Delavirdine. It is advised that you inform your doctor if you have any existing heart disorder before you receive Epicent 50mg Tablet.
Q. Can I take Epicent 50mg Tablet with ibuprofen?
Epicent 50mg Tablet can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. What are the effects of Epicent 50mg Tablet on children?
The most common side effects related to Epicent 50mg Tablet in children are jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus) and overgrowth of the gums. In some children, Epicent 50mg Tablet causes problems with thinking or behavior, mood change, slow or clumsy movements, or a loss of energy. Other side effects from high doses include unsteadiness in the feet and hands, sleepiness, and vomiting. These may be avoidable if the dose is increased slowly. These side effects quickly disappear when the dose is reduced.
Q. Does Epicent 50mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Epicent 50mg Tablet has not been reported to cause weight gain. However, weight loss can occur with longer term use of a higher dose of Epicent 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Epicent 50mg Tablet.
Q. Does Epicent 50mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Epicent 50mg Tablet can make you feel sleepy (sedation, somnolence, and drowsiness). Please consult your doctor if you feel very sleepy after taking Epicent 50mg Tablet, especially during the first few weeks of treatment or following a dose increase. Talk to your doctor as you may be advised not to drive or use machines until it is established that your ability to perform such activities is not affected.
Q. Does Epicent 50mg Tablet affect birth control?
Epicent 50mg Tablet does affect birth control. Epicent 50mg Tablet can decrease the effect of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) which can make the contraceptive (birth control) effect unreliable. Please talk to your doctor if you are asked to take the two medicines together as you may need to use extra protection for birth control.

Products for Epicent

Epicent 50mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Crescent Therapeutics Ltd
MRP
9.37
ADD TO CART
Epicent 100mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Crescent Therapeutics Ltd
MRP
15.7
Not Available

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