FOSPHENYTOIN

Course overview

FOSPHENYTOIN IS A MEDICATION USED IN THE MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION OF SEIZURES. IT IS A WATER-SOLUBLE PHENYTOIN PRODRUG WITH THE CAPABILITY TO BE USED IN SITUATIONS WHERE PHENYTOIN IS UNADVISED. IT IS IN THE HYDANTOIN ANTICONVULSANT CLASS OF MEDICATIONS. THIS ACTIVITY OUTLINES THE INDICATIONS, ACTION, AND CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR FOSPHENYTOIN AS A VALUABLE AGENT FOR NEUROSURGERY PROPHYLAXIS, SHORT-TERM ORAL PHENYTOIN SUBSTITUTE, AND TREATMENT FOR STATUS EPILEPTICUS. THIS ACTIVITY WILL HIGHLIGHT THE MECHANISM OF ACTION, ADVERSE EVENT PROFILE, OFF-LABEL USE, AND MONITORING PERTINENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SEIZURES AND RELATED CONDITIONS.