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Pharmacology Epilepsy 6646ded5

High plasma drug concentration of phenytoin can cause which of the following adverse effects?

A
Ataxia
B
Hirsutism
C
Gum hyperplasia
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Cerebellar dysfunction (ataxia, nystagmus and veigo) is seen at toxic plasma concentrations whereas hirsutism and gum hyperplasia is seen at therapeutic concentrations (but on prolonged use).

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