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T42.0: Poisoning: Hydantoin derivatives

You have been poisoned by a drug in the hydantoins group.

Hydantoins include drugs used with a range of disorders. These include the drug phenytoin, for example. Phenytoin can be used to treat epilepsy or certain types of pain, for example.

A drug can cause poisoning if, for example, too much of it is taken. The drug may also be administered or taken by mistake.

Hydantoin poisoning can cause dizziness and headaches. Depending on exactly which drug has caused the poisoning, there can be various other symptoms. For example, it may no longer be possible to control one’s movements properly. It may also have seizures. The heart function may also become limited.

Additional indicator

On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.

  • G: Confirmed diagnosis
  • V: Tentative diagnosis
  • Z: Condition after
  • A: Excluded diagnosis
  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).