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PHENYTOIN (UNII: 6158TKW0C5) (PHENYTOIN - UNII:6158TKW0C5)
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
PHENYTOIN
PHENYTOIN 125 mg in 5 mL
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Phenytoin Oral Suspension is indicated for the treatment of tonic-clonic (grand mal) and psychomotor (temporal lobe) seizures. Phenytoin Oral Suspension is contraindicated in patients with: - A history of hypersensitivity to phenytoin, its inactive ingredients, or other hydantoins [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] .Reactions have included angioedema. - A history of prior acute hepatotoxicity attributable to phenytoin[see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) - Coadministration with delavirdine because of the potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to delavirdine or to the class of non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), such as Phenytoin Oral Suspension, during pregnancy. Physicians are advised to recommend that pregnant patients taking Phenytoin Oral Suspension enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAA
Phenytoin Oral Suspension is supplied as follows: Package Configuration Strength NDC 8-oz bottles 125 mg phenytoin/5mL 60432-131-08 Phenytoin Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg phenytoin/5 mL contains an alcohol content of 0.35 percent in an orange suspension with an orange-vanilla flavor. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); see USP controlled room temperature. Protect from light. Do not freeze.
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PHENYTOIN - phenytoin suspension Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ---------- MEDICATION GUIDE Phenytoin (fen' i toin) Oral Suspension, USP 125 mg/5 mL What is the most important information I should know about Phenytoin Oral Suspension? 1. Do not stop taking Phenytoin Oral Suspension without first talking to your healthcare provider. • Stopping Phenytoin Oral Suspension suddenly can cause serious problems. • Stopping a seizure medicine suddenly can cause you to have seizures more often or seizures that will not stop (status epilepticus). 2. Like other antiepileptic drugs, Phenytoin Oral Suspension may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call a healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: • Thoughts about suicide or dying • Attempts to commit suicide • New or worse depression • New or worse anxiety • Feeling agitated or restless • Panic attacks • Trouble sleeping (insomnia) • New or worse irritability • Acting aggressive, being angry, or violent • Acting on dangerous impulses • An extreme increase in activity and talking (mania) • Other unusual changes in behavior or mood Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused by things other than medicines. If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, your healthcare provider may check for other causes. How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions? • Pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. • Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled. Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you are worried about symptoms. 3. Phenytoin Oral Suspension can cause a type of serious allergic reaction that may affect different parts of the body such as your liver, kidneys, blood, heart, skin or other parts of your body. These can be very serious and cause death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have read_full_document
PHENYTOIN - PHENYTOIN SUSPENSION MORTON GROVE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE PHENYTOIN ORAL SUSPENSION SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR PHENYTOIN ORAL SUSPENSION PHENYTOIN ORAL SUSPENSION, USP INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1953 RECENT MAJOR CHANGES Warnings and Precautions (5.3) 2/2021 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Phenytoin Oral Suspension is indicated for the treatment of tonic-clonic (grand mal) and psychomotor (temporal lobe) seizures. (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult starting dose in patients who have received no previous treatment is 5 mL three times daily, with dose adjustments as necessary, up to 25 mL daily. (2.2) Pediatric starting dose is 5 mg/kg/day in two to three equally divided doses, with dosage adjustments as necessary, up to a maximum of 300 mg daily. Maintenance dosage is 4 to 8 mg/kg/day. (2.3) Serum blood level determinations may be necessary for optimal dosage adjustments—the clinically effective serum total concentration is 10 to 20 mcg/mL (unbound phenytoin concentration is 1 to 2 mcg/mL). (2.1) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Phenytoin Oral Suspension is available as a 125 mg phenytoin/5 mL oral suspension. (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to phenytoin, its ingredients, or other hydantoins (4, 5.5) A history of prior acute hepatotoxicity attributable to phenytoin (4, 5.8) Coadministration with delavirdine (4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS _Withdrawal Precipitated Seizure_ : May precipitate status epilepticus. Dose reductions or discontinuation should be done gradually. (5.1) _Suicidal Behavior and Ideation_ : Monitor patients for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, and/or any unusual changes in mood or behavior. (5.2) _Serious Dermatologic Reactions_ : Discontinue Phenytoin Oral Suspension at the first sign of a rash, unless the rash is clearly not drug-related. If signs or symptoms suggest SJS/TEN, use of this drug should not be resu read_full_document