FOSPHENYTOIN SODIUM

Clinical safety rating: avoid

Positive evidence of fetus risks but benefits may outweigh risks in some cases

How it works

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Capsule 100 mg - Oral

Dosage form	INJECTABLE
Renal impairment	Consult protocols for adjustment.
Liver impairment	Consult protocols for adjustment.

Clinical note

Many drugs can increase or decrease phenytoin levels Can cause life-threatening dermatologic reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Nystagmus

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Clinical safety rating: avoid

Positive evidence of fetus risks but benefits may outweigh risks in some cases

Mechanism information is still being processed. Check the DailyMed link in the sidebar for the official prescribing information.

Capsule 100 mg - Oral

Dosage form	INJECTABLE
Renal impairment	Consult protocols for adjustment.
Liver impairment	Consult protocols for adjustment.

Clinical note

Many drugs can increase or decrease phenytoin levels Can cause life-threatening dermatologic reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome.