Store at 4 DEG C for short term storage. Aliquot and store at -20 DEG C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
General Information
Biological Significance
Phenytoin sodium is a commonly used antiepileptic. Phenytoin acts to suppress the abnormal brain activity seen in seizure by reducing electrical conductance among brain cells by stabilizing the inactive state of voltage-gated sodium channels. Aside from seizures, it is an option in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia in the event that carbamazepine or other 1st line treatment is deemed inappropriate.