FOSPHENYTOIN SODIUM (Fosphenytoin) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

FOSPHENYTOIN SODIUM

What is the Trade Name for FOSPHENYTOIN SODIUM?

Fosphenytoin

What are the Indications for FOSPHENYTOIN SODIUM?

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

 

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