Category:
Other Antibiotics
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Standard:
In-house Standards,
Fosphenytoin sodium is a water-soluble prodrug of phenytoin, designed for parenteral administration to treat acute seizures. It features enhanced stability and reduced injection site pain compared to conventional formulations. The chemical structure is defined by the molecular formula C15H16N2NaO4P with CAS number 76987-10-5.
Strict monitoring of cardiac rhythm is required during rapid infusion due to potential hypotension. Storage must be maintained at controlled room temperature away from direct light. Conversion to phenytoin equivalents is mandatory for dosing calculations to prevent toxicity.