Clinical situationRationaleStrength of recommendationReferences
Suspected noncomplianceDetermine probable cause of seizures.C1, 8
Suspected drug toxicityDecrease drug dosage to achieve nontoxic level.C1, 8
Increase phenytoin (Dilantin) dosageNonlinear kinetics may result in toxic level.C1, 9
Renal failureDecreased drug protein binding may render “therapeutic” level toxic.C8, 9
PregnancyDecreased drug protein binding may render “therapeutic” level toxic.C8, 9