ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Phenytoin toxicity
;
Michaelis-Menten kinetics
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Two girls aged 6 and 10 years treated with anticonvulsants developed nystagmus and ataxia. The peak plasma concentrations of phenytoin were 42.6 and 46.6 μg/ml, respectively, compatible with phenytoin toxicity. The decline in plasma phenytoin levels did not fit first order kinetics, but followed Michaelis-Menten kinetics.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00445896