Fosolin 75Mg Injection

Fosolin injection is used for the control, treatment, and prevention of conditions such as generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus, and occurrence of seizures during neurosurgery.

This medication works by modulating voltage-dependent sodium and calcium channels of neurons. Thus inhibiting calcium flux across neuronal (influx) membranes, and enhancing the sodium-potassium ATPase activity of neurons and glial cells.

Do not use this medication:

• if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in it
• if you are using any prescription or nonprescription drugs, or other herbal and dietary pills and supplements
• if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• if you have diabetes, or if you have any upcoming surgeries

This medication should be taken in doses prescribed by the doctor. The dosage depends on conditions such as medical condition, diet, age, and counteraction with other medicines.

• Epilepsy

• Status Epilepticus

• Seizures

• Allergy

• Heart Rhythm Disorders

• Porphyria

• Bradycardia

• Headache

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Sleepiness

• Dry Mouth

• Dizziness

• Blurred Vision

• Decreased Blood Pressure

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Use of this medication with alcohol may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Fosolin 75Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Fosentin 75Mg Injection

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Fosphen 75Mg Injection

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Neofost 75Mg Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

This medication is a prodrug which acts on sodium channels on the neuronal cell membranes to promote sodium efflux from neurons. This prevents neuron hyperexcitability and limits the origin and spread of epileptic seizure activity.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Limit the consumption of alcohol while using this medication.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Patients who suffer from Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Depression, Diabetes Mellitus and Megaloblastic anemia should not use this medicine.

• Ques : What is Fosolin 75Mg Injection?

  Ans : Fosolin has Fosphenytoin as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by modulating voltage-dependent sodium channels of neurons, constricting calcium flux across neuronal membranes, modulating voltage-dependent calcium channels of neurons, and improving the sodium-potassium ATPase activity of neurons and glial cells.

• Ques : What are the uses of Fosolin 75Mg Injection?

  Ans : Fosolin is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Epilepsy and Control of generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Fosolin 75Mg Injection?

  Ans : Side effects include Blurred vision, Dizziness and fainting, Confusion, Redness of the skin especially on the face and neck, Headache, Excessive sweating, Unusual tiredness or weakness, Anxiety, Burning, numbness, tingling in the arms and feet, Difficulty in speaking (dysphonia), Dry mouth, Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat, Shaking and trembling of arms and feet, Sleep disturbances, Nausea or Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Black or tarry stools, Bluish discoloration of lips, fingernails, palm, or hands, Change in the frequency of urination, Joint pain, Heartburn and indigestion, Change in color, odor of vaginal discharge, and Changes in weight.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Fosolin 75Mg Injection?

  Ans : Fosolin should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/fosphenytoin

• Fosphenytoin- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 13 December 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01320

• Pro-Epanutin 75 mg/mL, Concentrate for solution for infusion/Solution for injection- EMC [Internet] medicines.org.uk. 2019 [Cited 13 December 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2260