Fosolin 150Mg Injection

Fosolin 150Mg 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

• Seizures

• Hypersensitivity

• Allergy

• Nystagmus (Involuntary Eye Movement)

• Dizziness

• Pruritus

• Headache

• Blurred Vision

• Hypotension

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Dry Mouth

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medication may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication is unsafe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming this injection.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Fosolin 150Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Fosphen 150mg Injection

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

This medication is a prodrug that acts on sodium channels on the neuronal cell membranes to promote sodium efflux from neurons. It 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 Medicine

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  This injection interacts with the following medicine: Drugs that may increase serum phenytoin concentrations listed by likely mechanism: Capecitabine, Fluvastatin, Glibenclamide, and Sulfaphenazole. Drugs that may decrease plasma phenytoin concentrations listed by likely mechanism: Diazoxide, Folic acid, Fosamprenavir, Nelfinavirb, Theophylline, Vigabatrin, and Ritonavir. Drugs that may increase or decrease phenytoin concentrations listed by likely mechanism: Antineoplastic agents, Carbamazepine, Chlordiazepoxide, Ciprofloxacin, Diazepam and Phenobarbital

• Ques : What is Fosolin 150Mg Injection?

  Ans : This injection is used for the treatment of conditions such as generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus, and the occurrence of seizures during neurosurgery. It is a prodrug that acts on sodium channels on the neuronal cell membranes to promote sodium efflux from neurons.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Fosolin 150Mg Injection before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This injection is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Fosolin 150Mg Injection?

  Ans : This injection should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Fosolin 150Mg Injection empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This injection should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Fosolin 150Mg Injection?

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

• Fosphenytoin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 13 December 2019]. Available from:

  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