Comparing Fosphenytoin vs Phenytoin

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Fosphenytoin

Phenytoin

Prescription only

Prescribed for Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy. Fosphenytoin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Epilepsy, Seizures, Status Epilepticus, Cluster-Tic Syndrome, Anxiety, Seizure Prophylaxis During or Following Neurosurgery, Arrhythmia, Neurosurgery, Myotonia Congenita, Peripheral... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

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Phenytoin has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 115 ratings on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Dizziness (10.4%)
Rash (7.8%)
Memory loss (7.0%)
Swelling (7.0%)
Seizures (5.2%)
Fever (4.3%)
Drowsiness (3.5%)

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Drug Class

Hydantoin anticonvulsants

Hydantoin anticonvulsants

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

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Quantity	50 mL
Strength	100 mgPE/2 mL
Per unit^*	$2.21 - $6.50
Cost^*	$110.59 - $325.00

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Quantity	200 mL
Strength	25 mg/mL
Per unit^*	$1.46 - $1.56
Cost^*	$291.40 - $312.40

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Dosage Forms

Injectable solution

Oral suspension
Oral tablet, chewable

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

0.25 hours

15 hours

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

A total of 753 drugs are known to interact with Fosphenytoin:

229 major drug interactions (646 brand and generic names)
494 moderate drug interactions (3120 brand and generic names)
30 minor drug interactions (174 brand and generic names)

A total of 850 drugs are known to interact with Phenytoin:

242 major drug interactions (678 brand and generic names)
563 moderate drug interactions (3649 brand and generic names)
45 minor drug interactions (286 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Using fosphenytoin together with alcohol may alter the effects of fosphenytoin. Contact your... View more

Phenytoin levels may decrease when the suspension is given with enteral feedings. This could lead... View more
Using phenytoin together with alcohol may alter the effects of phenytoin. Contact your doctor if... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

January 06, 1953

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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