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phenytoin ? - puo - ArchivalUser - 02-07-2011
HOW DOES IT CAUSE FOLATE DEF ??
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-07-2011
Folic acid is presented in foods as polyglutamate, which is then converted into monoglutamates by intestinal conjugase, wich is inhibited by Phenytoin.
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-07-2011
yup !