Phenytoin: 1) is a benzalkonium Derivative 2) is clinically effective serum level is in the range on 2-10 micrograms/ml. 3) A steady state blood level is achieved by 2-5 days 4) Can be used in management of alchohol withdrawl syndrome 5) Is the drug of choice in absence seizures.

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Answers-4 Phenytoin is an imidazolidine derivative.It relates to barbiturates in chemical structure. Clinically effective seum level is in the range on 10-20 micrograms/ml. A steady state blood level is achieved by 7-10 days.

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