What should the dilantin level be for someone taking dilantin?

Question

My first Dr. said 10 and now my new Dr. just said 14 is low.

Answer 1

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According to the Prentice Hall Nurse's Drug Guide 2007, normal therapeutic levels for Dilantin are 10 - 20 mcg/mL. Toxicity is from 30 - 50 mcg/mL. Lethal level is 100 mcg/mL or more.

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Asker's Comment:

Thanks I got confused when the Dr.s said diffirent things.Now I know what I'm talking about when I ask him next time I go.

Answer 2

10-20 is accepted textbook range

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me nurse paramedic

Answer 3

dosage: The usual dosage of Dilantin is 4-8 mg/kilogram of body weight per day. Dilantin is usually taken two times a day.

Therapeutic Drug Levels: The blood level of Dilantin that is found to prevent seizures in most people is between 10-20µg/ml.

Answer 4

10