Fosphen

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition for Fosphen Products

Fosphen Products are primarily used for

Epilepsy/Seizures

About Fosphen Products

Uses of Fosphen Products

Fosphenytoin is used in the treatment of epilepsy/seizures.

Fosphen Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Fosphen are Vomiting, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Itching, Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), Headache, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Blurred vision, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Vertigo, Tremors, Euphoria (feeling of intense excitement and happiness), Taste change, Ringing in ear, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Coordination disorder, Difficulty in speaking, Stupor, Visual impairment, Lazy eye, Deafness, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Ecchymosis (discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath), Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Weakness, Chills.

Severe

Side Effects of Fosphen are Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Granulocytopenia, Low blood platelets, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), Extrapyramidal symptoms, Cardiotoxicity, Pneumonitis, Respiratory disorder, Increased glucose level in blood, Gingival hyperplasia, Excessive hair growth on face, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Psychosis, Hypersensitivity, Peyronie's disease, Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Cardiovascular collapse, Liver failure, Blood system abnormalities, Lymphatic system abnormalities, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Polyarthritis, Purple glove syndrome.

How Fosphen Products work

Fosphenytoin is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Patient Concerns about Fosphen Products

Frequently asked questions about Fosphen Products

Frequently asked questions about Fosphenytoin

Q. For how long does Fosphen 150mg Injection stay in your system?
On an average, Fosphen 150mg Injection may stay in your system for 5-6 days. This duration varies from person to person. In some cases, it may stay for about 9-10 days.
Q. Why is Fosphen 150mg Injection better than phenytoin?
Fosphen 150mg Injection does not have side effects which are commonly associated with the use of phenytoin such as injection site irritation and sudden changes in the heart rate (arrhythmia), hence Fosphen 150mg Injection is better than phenytoin.
Q. What happens if I stop taking Fosphen 150mg Injection?
Suddenly stopping Fosphen 150mg Injection may cause non-stop seizures (called status epilepticus), which can endanger life. Hence, do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor. If required, your doctor may slowly reduce the dose before stopping it completely.
Q. What are the symptoms that occur if I take more than the recommended dose of Fosphen 150mg Injection? Can I die from Fosphen 150mg Injection overdose?
Overdose of Fosphen 150mg Injection may cause jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus), unclear speech, loss of balance, tremor, muscle stiffness or weakness, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, fainting, blurred vision, slow and shallow breathing and even coma. Fosphen 150mg Injection overdose can cause very low blood pressure and respiratory problems. As a result of this, the patient can even die.
Q. What are the effects of Fosphen 150mg Injection on children?
The most common side effects related to Fosphen 150mg Injection in children are jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus) and overgrowth of the gums. In some children, Fosphen 150mg Injection causes problems with thinking or behavior, mood change, slow or clumsy movements, or a loss of energy. Other side effects from high doses include unsteadiness in the feet and hands, sleepiness, and vomiting. These may be avoidable if the dose is increased slowly. These side effects quickly disappear when the dose is reduced.
Q. Does Fosphen 150mg Injection affect birth control?
Fosphen 150mg Injection does affect birth control. Fosphen 150mg Injection can decrease the effect of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) which can make the contraceptive (birth control) effect unreliable. Please talk to your doctor if you are asked to take the two medicines together as you may need to use extra protection for birth control.
Q. Does Fosphen 150mg Injection make you sleepy?
Fosphen 150mg Injection can make you feel sleepy (sedation, somnolence, and drowsiness). Please consult your doctor if you feel very sleepy after taking Fosphen 150mg Injection, especially during the first few weeks of treatment or following a dose increase. Talk to your doctor as you may be advised not to drive or use machines until it is established that your ability to perform such activities is not affected.
Q. Does Fosphen 150mg Injection cause weight gain?
No, Fosphen 150mg Injection has not been reported to cause weight gain. However, weight loss can occur with longer term use of a higher dose of Fosphen 150mg Injection. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Fosphen 150mg Injection.

Products for Fosphen

Fosphen 150mg Injection
vial of 2 ml Injection
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MRP
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Fosphen 75mg Injection
vial of 10 ml Injection
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