Prenatal Multivitamin Tablet And Combination Omega 3 Softgel + Phenytoin Interaction

Majorinteraction on record

Description

Folic acid enhances phenytoin metabolism, lowering AED blood levels and allowing breakthrough seizures. Phenytoin impairs folate absorption and increases folate metabolism.

Mechanism

Enhanced phenytoin metabolism by folic acid; impaired folate absorption and increased folate metabolism by phenytoin

Source: NLP:prenatal multivitamin tablet and combination omega-3 softgel/mineral capsule