fosphenytoin

English

Etymology

From fos- (“phosphorous derivative”) +‎ phenytoin.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌfɒs.fəˈnɪt.əʊ.ɪn/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˌfɑs.fəˈnɪt.oʊ.ɪn/

Noun

fosphenytoin (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A water-soluble phenytoin prodrug used only in hospitals for the treatment of epileptic seizures.

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