" PHENYTOIN "
P: Foetal hydantoin syndrome (As 'Phenytoin' is pronounced as 'Fenytoin')
H: Hirsutism, Hypersensitivity
ENY: Anemia
T: Thick gums
0: Osteomalacia
I: Inhibits insulin
Phenytoin is not used during pregnancy as it can cause 'Foetal hydantoin syndrome' which is characterised by the development of hypoplastic distal phalanges, cleft lip, cleft palate, microcephaly, impaired growth and congenital heart defects in the foetus.
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