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Anticonvulsant-induced osteomalacia.

K T Palmer, A E Smith, B B Taylor

    Age and Ageing
    |November 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Long-term phenytoin use can cause osteomalacia in elderly patients. This study identified four such cases, diagnosed through biochemical tests, highlighting a potential adverse effect of this common medication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Pharmacology
    • Bone Metabolism

    Background:

    • Osteomalacia is a condition characterized by impaired bone mineralization.
    • Phenytoin (Dilantin) is an anticonvulsant medication with potential long-term side effects.
    • Elderly patients may be more susceptible to medication-induced bone disorders.

    Observation:

    • Four cases of osteomalacia were observed in a geriatric unit over a two-month period.
    • All patients had a history of long-term phenytoin consumption.
    • No alternative causes for osteomalacia were identified in these patients.

    Findings:

    • The diagnosis of osteomalacia was established using biochemical data.
    • Bone biopsies were not performed in any of the cases.

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  • Radiographic evidence supporting osteomalacia was present in only two of the four patients.

    • Implications:

    • Long-term phenytoin use is a potential risk factor for developing osteomalacia in the elderly.
    • Biochemical markers are crucial for diagnosing phenytoin-induced osteomalacia when bone biopsies are unavailable.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms and prevalence of this adverse drug reaction.