| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - Although it is possible to rapidly achieve therapeutic levels of phenytoin, the drug is limited by side effects including ataxia, hypotension, cardiac dysrhythmias and tissue necrosis secondary to extravasation. (Shearer 2006) Fosphenytoin, a precursor of phenytoin, allows for IM administration with preserved bioavailability, but can have similar hemodynamic side effects.
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