
What Causes Trouble Breathing And Hair Loss After Having Eptoin For Seizures?

Eptoin side effects..
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
Thank you for asking to healthcaremagic..
I have gone through the query carefully and understood your concerns..
Nearly all of her symptoms/sufferings likely related to the drug eptoin(phenytoin),which was prescribed to prevent seizures..
Her treating doctor has done the right thing to change the drug,which is relatively a safe alternative and can also prevent seizures..
Unfortunately there is no proven treatment to treat these adverse effects right away.Most symptoms would resolve gradually over time as the drug gets washed away from the system.
Reassure her,encourage liquid/soft diet(no spicy,no hot,no chilled foods),safe analgesics like paracetomol may be considered for pain relief..
Observe her and also if possible monitor her vitals(Respiratory rate,pulse rate,BP) now and then for the next few days.
If there are constraints in looking after her,i would suggest you to get her admitted in the hospital for observation.
If her symptoms tend to worsen,seek immediate medical care..I would also suggest you to be in touch with her treating doctor to report her status..
Hope i was of some help..If any further questions,don't hesitate..
Wish her a speedy recovery and good health..
Regards


Both drugs are helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello there
Sorry for late reply..
Roxid(Roxithromycin) help indirectly by preventing development of infections in the setting of preexisting gingivitis/ulcers etc and thus can be continued..
Predmet helps reduce the inflammation and also decrease the progression of mouth ulcers..
The symptoms like burning sensation,bad breath etc as i said earlier will improve over time..
1) Mouth rinse with antiseptics like chlorhexidine(preferably non alcoholic),betadine 1% solution would be enough.I don't recommend any other mouthwash preparations at present as this may exacerbate the condition.
2)Avoiding local irritants that trigger her symptoms,using soft brush would also help.
Hope this is helpful..If any further concerns,do write back or else please close this discussion..
Wishing her a speedy recovery and good health
Regards


May be the start of SJS..
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
Thanks for following up..I have read the additional information carefully..
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX syndrome(SJS) is rare but a serious adverse effect..
In my opinion, this might be either drug related adverse effects or the start of the XXXXXXX XXXXXXX syndrome(SJS)..
Yes.SJS is a medical emergency and she needs immediate hospitalization mainly to prevent any life threatening ?..
Suspect SJS if any of the following occurs despite stopping phenytoin for few days..
1)The skin rash progressively spreads with appearance of bullae/blisters and skin tends to peel off on touch..
2)Facial swelling
3)Increasing breathlessness
4)Generalized skin discoloration and skin pain..
5)Worsening of mucosal ulcers.
Its better however to admit her for early detection and expectant management of SJS if she develops..
Hope this is helpful..
Regards

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