Fosolin

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Fosolin Information

Fosolin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Epilepsy are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Fosolin have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Fosolin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Fosolin include Altered taste, Ringing in ears. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Fosolin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Fosolin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Fosolin's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Fosolin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Fosolin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Fosolin are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Fosolin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Fosolin is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Fosolin Benefits & Uses

Fosolin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

  • Epilepsy

Fosolin Dosage & How to Take

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
  • Disease: Epilepsy (tonic clonic or grand mal seizures)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Epilepsy
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Epilepsy
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Epilepsy
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Epilepsy
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Epilepsy
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Fosolin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fosolin is used -

Moderate

  • Blurred vision
  • Nystagmus (Involuntary Eye Movement)
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Euphoria

Mild

Common

  • Altered taste
  • Ringing in ears

Unknown

  • Uncoordinated Body Movements
  • Slurred speech

Fosolin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Fosolin safe for pregnant women?


    Fosolin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Fosolin again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Fosolin safe during breastfeeding?


    Fosolin has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Fosolin on the Kidneys?


    Fosolin does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Fosolin on the Liver?


    Fosolin has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Fosolin on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Fosolin on the heart have been reported.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Fosolin with Other Drugs

Fosolin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Fosolin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fosolin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Fosolin

  • Is this Fosolin habit forming or addictive?


    Yes, you can get addicted to Fosolin. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

    Yes
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Fosolin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Fosolin only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Fosolin has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

    Yes

Fosolin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Fosolin


    Some foods when eaten with Fosolin can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Fosolin


    Taking alcohol with Fosolin can be dangerous.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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



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