FOSPHENYTOIN SODIUM (CEREBYX) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

FOSPHENYTOIN SODIUM

What is the Trade Name for FOSPHENYTOIN SODIUM?

CEREBYX

What are the Indications for FOSPHENYTOIN SODIUM?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CEREBYX is indicated for the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus and prevention and treatment of seizures occurring during neurosurgery. CEREBYX can also be substituted, short-term, for oral phenytoin. CEREBYX should be used only when oral phenytoin administration is not possible [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . CEREBYX is indicated for the treatment of generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus and prevention and treatment of seizures occurring during neurosurgery. CEREBYX can also be substituted, as short-term use, for oral phenytoin. CEREBYX should be used only when oral phenytoin administration is not possible. ( 1 )

 

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