Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Fosphenytoin Injection
Fosphenytoin Injection
| Generic name | Fosphenytoin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Hydantoin anticonvulsant |
| Forms | Injectable solution (given into a vein or muscle) |
Fosphenytoin is a medicine given by injection that the body converts into phenytoin, a drug used to stop and prevent seizures. It is given by a doctor or nurse, usually when seizure medicine cannot be taken by mouth.
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