Adverse effect of Phenytoin

Mnemonic: HOT MALIKA

H: Hirsutism, Hypertrophy of gums

O: Osteomalacia

T: Teratogenecity (Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome)

M: Megaloblastic anaemia

A: Arrhythmia

L: Lymph node enlargement

I: Insulin decrease

K: Vitamin K decrease

A: Ataxia, Nystagmus, Vertigo (cerebellar symptoms)

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