hydantoin

• Nom désignant toute une classe de médicaments anticonvulsivants utilisés pour traiter l'épilepsie.

A noun referring to any of a group of anticonvulsant drugs used in the treatment of epilepsy.

1. Anticonvulsant compoundC1formalmedical

   A class of chemical compounds used as anticonvulsant drugs, particularly in the treatment of epilepsy.

   Hydantoïne (anticonvulsivant)

   • The doctor prescribed a hydantoin derivative to control the seizures.
   • Phenytoin is the most widely used hydantoin in modern medicine.
   • Hydantoins work by stabilizing neuronal membranes and reducing abnormal electrical activity.
   • Research has led to new hydantoin-based anticonvulsants with fewer side effects.