Fosphenytoin

Description: Fosphenytoin is a phosphate prodrug that can be used as an alternative to intravenous phenytoin for the acute intervention of seizures.Fosphenytoin is hydrolyzed to anticonvulsant phenytoin when administered parenterally.Fosphenytoin can be used in a variety of delivery modes such as intravenous and intraperitoneal.Fosphenytoin can be used in a variety of delivery modes such as intravenous and intraperitoneal. Target: Others. Smiles: O=C1C(NC(=O)N1COP(=O)(O)O)(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3. References: Fischer JH, et al. Fosphenytoin: clinical pharmacokinetics and comparative advantages in the acute treatment of seizures. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2003,42(1):33-58.