Fosphenytoin Sodium
Cerebyx 2ML of 100MG PE/2ML
What is Fosphenytoin Sodium?
Fosphenytoin Sodium is a water-soluble prodrug of phenytoin, primarily used for the management of generalized convulsive status epilepticus and for the short-term prevention and treatment of seizures during neurosurgery. It is administered parenterally and rapidly converts to phenytoin in the body, offering a more predictable pharmacokinetic profile and reduced risk of local tissue toxicity compared to intravenous phenytoin.Side Effects
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Warnings
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, low blood pressure, or porphyria.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk for heart or blood vessel problemsSerious skin reactions (including toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute-generalized exanthematous pustulosis), which may happen after treatment has stoppedDrug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which may damage organs including the liver, kidney, or heartLiver problemsInjection site reactions, including purple glove syndromeHigher blood sugar levels
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
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- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Skin rash, swollen glands in your armpits, neck, or groin
- Fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat, lightheadedness or fainting
- Severe confusion, problems with balance or walking, slurred speech, tremors
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
- Pain, changes in skin color, or swelling at or near the injection site
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, low blood pressure, or porphyria.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk for heart or blood vessel problemsSerious skin reactions (including toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute-generalized exanthematous pustulosis), which may happen after treatment has stoppedDrug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which may damage organs including the liver, kidney, or heartLiver problemsInjection site reactions, including purple glove syndromeHigher blood sugar levels
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
- Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Fosphenytoin Sodium Coupons & Prices
Cerebyx 2ML of 100MG PE/2ML
What is Fosphenytoin Sodium ?
Fosphenytoin Sodium is a water-soluble prodrug of phenytoin, primarily used for the management of generalized convulsive status epilepticus and for the short-term prevention and treatment of seizures during neurosurgery. It is administered parenterally and rapidly converts to phenytoin in the body, offering a more predictable pharmacokinetic profile and reduced risk of local tissue toxicity compared to intravenous phenytoin.
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