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Its absorption is rapid, with peak plasma concertation at 1
The following adverse effects relate specifically to acute intravenous administration of the phenytoin, and the specific monitoring required
After IV administration to mice, fosphenytoin blocked the tonic phase of maximal electroshock seizures at doses equivalent to those effective for phenytoin
However, the dose is usually not more than 25 mL per day
Phenytoin IV administration Administration of phenytoin sodium solution should be given through an inline filter with a pore size of 0
Careful cardiac monitoring is needed during and after administering intravenous phenytoin
100 mg IV every 6 to 8 hours
The warning states that the rate of IV administration of phenytoin to adults should never exceed 50 mg/min (because of the risk of severe hypotension and cardiac arrhythmias) and recommends cardiac monitoring during and after IV administration of the drug
The solution is in a vehicle containing 40% propylene glycol and 10% alcohol in water for injection, adjusted to pH 12 with sodium hydroxide
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