PHENYTOIN SODIUM capsule, extended release

Country: Amerika Syarikat

Bahasa: Inggeris

Sumber: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Bahan aktif:

Phenytoin Sodium (UNII: 4182431BJH) (Phenytoin - UNII:6158TKW0C5)

Boleh didapati daripada:

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

INN (Nama Antarabangsa):

Phenytoin Sodium

Komposisi:

Phenytoin Sodium 100 mg

Laluan pentadbiran:

ORAL

Jenis preskripsi:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Tanda-tanda terapeutik:

Extended phenytoin sodium capsules, USP are indicated for the treatment of tonic-clonic (grand mal) and psychomotor (temporal lobe) seizures and prevention and treatment of seizures occurring during or following neurosurgery. Extended phenytoin sodium capsules are 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 extended phenytoin sodium capsules, during pregnancy. Physicians are advised to recommend that pr

Ringkasan produk:

Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules USP, 100 mg are hard gelatin capsules No. 3 with an opaque orange body and cap, imprinted "TARO PHN 100" in black ink. They are available in: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers. Protect from moisture.

Status kebenaran:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Risalah maklumat

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
Revised: September 2023 5200710 0923 14
Dispense with Medication Guide available at:
https://www.taro.com/usa-medication-guides
MEDICATION GUIDE
Extended Phenytoin (fen´ i toin) Sodium Capsules
What is the most important information I should know about extended
phenytoin sodium capsules?
1.
Do not stop taking extended phenytoin sodium capsules without first
talking to your healthcare
provider.
•
Stopping extended phenytoin sodium capsules 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, extended phenytoin sodium capsules 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.
Extended phenytoin sodium capsules can cause a type of serious
allergic reaction tha

Ciri produk

PHENYTOIN SODIUM- PHENYTOIN SODIUM CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS U.S.A., INC.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
EXTENDED PHENYTOIN
SODIUM CAPSULES SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING
INFORMATION FOR EXTENDED
PHENYTOIN SODIUM CAPSULES.
EXTENDED PHENYTOIN SODIUM CAPSULES, FOR ORAL USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1953
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Extended phenytoin sodium capsules are indicated for the treatment of
tonic-clonic (grand mal) and
psychomotor (temporal lobe) seizures and prevention and treatment of
seizures occurring during or
following neurosurgery. (1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adult starting dose in patients who have received no previous
treatment is one 100 mg extended
phenytoin sodium capsule three times a day, with dose adjustments as
necessary. For most adults, the
satisfactory maintenance dose will be one capsule three to four times
a day. An increase, up to two
capsules three times a day may be made, if necessary. (2.1)
Adult once-a-day dose: If seizure control is established with divided
doses of three 100 mg extended
phenytoin sodium capsules daily, once-a-day dosage with 300 mg
extended phenytoin sodium capsules
may be considered. (2.1)
Adult loading dose: reserved for patients in a clinic or hospital
setting who require rapid steady-state
serum levels and where intravenous administration is not desired.
Refer to full prescribing information.
(2.1)
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
mg/kg/day to 8 mg/kg/day.
(2.2)
Serum blood level determinations may be necessary for optimal dosage
adjustments—the clinically
effective serum total concentration is 10 mcg/mL to 20 mcg/mL (unbound
phenytoin concentration is 1
mcg/mL to 2 mcg/mL). (2.3)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Extended phenytoin sodium capsules are available as 100 mg extended
phenytoin sodium capsules. (3)
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