Phenytin is used to control epileptic seizures, especially tonic-clonic and partial seizures. This drug works to stabilize abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which prevents seizures or reduces their frequency and severity. In addition to its role in treating epilepsy,
Phenytin may sometimes be prescribed for other conditions based on the discretion of the specialist doctor, such as preventing seizures in patients who have suffered brain injuries or after neurosurgery. There are also less common uses for it related to treating nerve pain resulting from some diseases, but it is not considered the first choice for these cases.