ethotoin /eth′ōtō″in/ , an anticonvulsant drug. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed in the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic and complex-partial seizures. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Liver disease, hematologic disorders, or known hypersensitivity to this drug or to any hydantoin prohibits its use. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy or lactation. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse effects are blood disorders, nausea, fatigue, skin rash, alopecia, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, and chest pain.
