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... phenytoin was previously used Additional phenytoin or fosphenytoin 5 mg / kg over 12 hr for goal serum level of 20 mg / L Additional phenobarbital 5 mg / kg / dose Q15-30 min ( maximum total dose of 30 mg / kg ; be prepared to support ...
... phenytoin was previously used Additional phenytoin or fosphenytoin 5 mg / kg over 12 hr for goal serum level of 20 mg / L Additional phenobarbital 5 mg / kg / dose Q15-30 min ( maximum total dose of 30 mg / kg ; be prepared to support ...
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... phenytoin equivalent provides 0.0037 mmol phosphate All doses are expressed as phenytoin sodium equivalents ( PE ) : Children : See phenytoin and use the conversion of 1 mg phenytoin = 1 mg PE Adults : Loading dose : Status epilepticus ...
... phenytoin equivalent provides 0.0037 mmol phosphate All doses are expressed as phenytoin sodium equivalents ( PE ) : Children : See phenytoin and use the conversion of 1 mg phenytoin = 1 mg PE Adults : Loading dose : Status epilepticus ...
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... phenytoin concentrations may occur in patients with renal disease or hypoalbuminemia ; measure " free " or " unbound " phenytoin levels in these patients . Abrupt withdrawal may cause status epilepticus . BP and ECG monitoring should be ...
... phenytoin concentrations may occur in patients with renal disease or hypoalbuminemia ; measure " free " or " unbound " phenytoin levels in these patients . Abrupt withdrawal may cause status epilepticus . BP and ECG monitoring should be ...
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