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Phenytoin solution

1.0 mg/mL in methanol, ampule of 1 mL, certified reference material, Cerilliant®

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H12N2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
252.27
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

certified reference material

Quality Level

form

liquid

feature

Snap-N-Spike®/Snap-N-Shoot®

packaging

ampule of 1 mL

manufacturer/tradename

Cerilliant®

concentration

1.0 mg/mL in methanol

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitable
liquid chromatography (LC): suitable

application(s)

clinical testing

format

single component solution

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

O=C1NC(=O)C(N1)(c2ccccc2)c3ccccc3

InChI

1S/C15H12N2O2/c18-13-15(17-14(19)16-13,11-7-3-1-4-8-11)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H,(H2,16,17,18,19)

InChI key

CXOFVDLJLONNDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Phenytoin is an antiepileptic drug used in the prevention and treatment of seizures. This analytical reference standard is suitable as starting material for the preparation of calibrators and controls in phenytoin testing by GC/MS or LC-MS/MS. Phenytoin is sold under the trade name Dilantin®.

Application


  • Advanced Separation and Extraction of Anticonvulsants: Phenytoin solution is utilized in the fabrication of surface molecularly imprinted polymer membranes. This innovative method enhances the separation and extraction of phenytoin, phenobarbital, and lamotrigine, significantly improving the precision and efficiency of drug monitoring in clinical and research settings (Zhao et al., 2024).

  • LC-MS/MS Quantification for Drug Delivery: A sensitive LC-MS/MS method has been developed for the quantification of phenytoin and its major metabolite. This method is applied to both intravenous and intranasal delivery systems, enhancing our understanding of the pharmacokinetics and effectiveness of phenytoin as an anticonvulsant medication (Prentice et al., 2022).

  • Clinical Decision Support for Pharmacogenomics: Phenytoin is involved in the appraisal and development of evidence-based clinical decision support systems. This research integrates pharmacogenomic data to optimize perioperative drug use, providing tailored therapeutic strategies based on genetic profiles, particularly for managing epilepsy treatments (Borden et al., 2021).

  • Electromembrane Extraction Technique: The development of an electromembrane extraction method followed by capillary electrophoresis for phenytoin determination in exhaled breath condensate. This technique offers a non-invasive approach for therapeutic drug monitoring, critical for ensuring effective seizure control in epilepsy patients (Seyfinejad et al., 2020).

  • Drug Crystallization Inhibition: Research into the use of polymer nanogels as reservoirs for phenytoin has shown potential in inhibiting drug crystallization. This approach could revolutionize drug delivery systems by maintaining the stability and bioavailability of phenytoin, enhancing its therapeutic efficacy for treating neurological disorders (Li et al., 2019).

Legal Information

CERILLIANT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Dilantin is a registered trademark of Warner-Lambert Co.
Snap-N-Shoot is a registered trademark of Cerilliant Corporation
Snap-N-Spike is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

49.5 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

9.7 °C - closed cup


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Intravenous phenytoin: rate of administration is critical.
Alberta RN, 69(1), 18-19 (2013-05-30)
Resolution of self-injury with phenytoin in a man with autism and intellectual disability: the role of frontal lobe seizures and catatonia.
M Justin Coffey
The journal of ECT, 29(1), e12-e13 (2013-02-21)
Suneetha Susan A Cleave et al.
Indian journal of biochemistry & biophysics, 50(1), 7-13 (2013-04-27)
P-glycoprotein (P-gp), an ATP-dependant efflux pump transports a wide range of substrates across cellular membranes. Earlier studies have identified drug efflux due to the over-expression of P-gp as one of the causes for the resistance of phenytoin, an anti-epileptic drug
Amitava Dasgupta et al.
Journal of clinical laboratory analysis, 27(1), 1-4 (2013-01-18)
For many years, fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA) on the TDx analyzer has been used for determination of free phenytoin concentration. Recently Abbott Laboratories decided to discontinue the TDx analyzer and related assays on this analyzer. Free phenytoin assay is also
B Medhi et al.
Indian journal of physiology and pharmacology, 56(4), 382-387 (2013-06-21)
Esomeprazole is commonly prescribed proton pump inhibitor for gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. Most of the time in clinical practice, phenytoin and esomeprazole are prescribed for patients of generalized seizures with concomitant peptic ulcer. Hence there are chances of drug-drug

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