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Fosphenytoin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fosphenytoin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Fosphenytoin safe for pregnant women?
Fosphenytoin may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Fosphenytoin, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Fosphenytoin safe during breastfeeding?
Fosphenytoin has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Fosphenytoin on the Kidneys?
Fosphenytoin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fosphenytoin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Fosphenytoin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Fosphenytoin on the Heart?
Fosphenytoin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Fosphenytoin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fosphenytoin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fosphenytoin habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Fosphenytoin. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Fosphenytoin as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Fosphenytoin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Fosphenytoin has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fosphenytoin
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Fosphenytoin to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fosphenytoin
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Fosphenytoin as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cerebyx® (Fosphenytoin Sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 415
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 598-600