Sunday March 23, 2008
Dilantin in Torsade

Q: Which anti-seizure drug can be use in the treatment of Torsade de pointes if conventional therapy fails?

A: Phenytoin (Dilantin).


References:

1. Torsades de pointes therapy with phenytoin - Ann Emerg Med.1991 Feb;20(2):198-200.

2. Few case reports from literature: remarkablemedicine.com