DILANTIN: 261 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile
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261
Total FAERS Reports
12 (4.6%)
Deaths Reported
70
Hospitalizations
261
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
5
Life-Threatening
7
Disabilities
First Report: 1956 · Latest Report: 20140607
What Are the Most Common DILANTIN Side Effects?
#1 Most Reported
Convulsion
48 reports (18.4%)
#2 Most Reported
Stevens-johnson syndrome
34 reports (13.0%)
#3 Most Reported
Drug hypersensitivity
34 reports (13.0%)
All DILANTIN Side Effects by Frequency
| Side Effect | Reports | % of Total | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convulsion | 48 | 18.4% | 2 | 21 |
| Drug hypersensitivity | 34 | 13.0% | 0 | 1 |
| Stevens-johnson syndrome | 34 | 13.0% | 10 | 31 |
| Drug ineffective | 24 | 9.2% | 0 | 4 |
| Fall | 15 | 5.8% | 0 | 9 |
| Toxic epidermal necrolysis | 13 | 5.0% | 5 | 13 |
| Anticonvulsant drug level decreased | 10 | 3.8% | 0 | 1 |
| Balance disorder | 10 | 3.8% | 0 | 4 |
| Toxicity to various agents | 10 | 3.8% | 0 | 5 |
| Nausea | 9 | 3.5% | 0 | 5 |
| Feeling abnormal | 8 | 3.1% | 0 | 2 |
| Headache | 8 | 3.1% | 1 | 5 |
| Product substitution issue | 8 | 3.1% | 0 | 1 |
| Rash | 8 | 3.1% | 0 | 2 |
| Drug interaction | 7 | 2.7% | 0 | 5 |
| Weight decreased | 7 | 2.7% | 0 | 1 |
| Cerebrovascular accident | 6 | 2.3% | 0 | 2 |
| Gait disturbance | 6 | 2.3% | 0 | 4 |
| Malaise | 6 | 2.3% | 0 | 0 |
| Pruritus | 6 | 2.3% | 1 | 1 |
Who Reports DILANTIN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data
Average age: 49.4 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →
Is DILANTIN Getting Safer? Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | 25 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | 22 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 | 8 |
What Is DILANTIN Used For?
| Indication | Reports |
|---|---|
| Convulsion | 102 |
| Epilepsy | 30 |
| Convulsion prophylaxis | 6 |
| Generalised tonic-clonic seizure | 5 |
| Product used for unknown indication | 5 |
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Official FDA Label for DILANTIN
Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.