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Which vitamin deficiency is most commonly seen in a pregnant mother who is on phenytoin therapy for epilepsy? A. Vitamin B6 B. Vitamin B12 C. Vitamin A D. Folic acid Correct answer : D. Folic acid Folic acid absorption is decreased and its excretion is increased in those using phenytoin. Other vitamin deficiencies seen in phenytoin users : Vitamin D, Vitamin K. Hence pregnant woman on phenytoin should take folic acid, cholecalciferol and phytonadione supplements.
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:05:23 +0000

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