Fosphenytoin Injection and Pentamidine Injection

• Generic Name: fosphenytoin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cerebyx

Fosphenytoin injection is used to control certain types of seizures (convulsions) in the treatment of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent and treat seizures that occur during brain surgery. Fosphenytoin is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures.

Fosphenytoin is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: pentamidine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Nebupent, Pentam 300, Pentam

Pentamidine is used to treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), a very serious kind of pneumonia. This kind of pneumonia occurs commonly in patients whose immune system is not working normally, such as cancer patients, transplant patients, and patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). In addition, your doctor may prescribe pentamidine for some other medical problems caused by protozoa. Pentamidine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Pentamidine may cause some serious side effects. Before you begin treatment with pentamidine, you and your doctor should talk about the good pentamidine will do as well as the risks of using it.

Pentamidine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.