Fosphenytoin SODIUM Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Toxic Effect On The Central Nervous System, Which Consists Of The Brain And Spinal Cord

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Skin Rash
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Itching
• Loss Of Muscle Coordination
• Low Blood Pressure
• Nausea
• Nystagmus, A Condition With Involuntary Eye Movements

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• Abnormal Liver Function Tests
• Extrapyramidal Disease, A Type Of Movement Disorder
• Fluid Accumulation In The Brain
• High Blood Pressure
• High Pressure Within The Skull
• Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
• Pneumonia
• Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
• Slurred Speech
• Swelling Of The Tongue

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
• A Fever As A Result Of Taking The Medication
• A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
• Agitation
• Backache
• Bruising Under The Skin
• Chills
• Confusion
• Constipation
• Double Vision
• Dry Mouth
• Exaggerated Deep Reflexes
• Fast Heartbeat
• Generalized Weakness
• Headache
• Muscle Tremors
• Muscle Weakness
• Nervousness
• Numbness
• Pelvic Pain
• Problems Thinking Clearly
• Puffy Face From Water Retention
• Ringing In The Ears
• Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
• Stupor
• Taste Impairment
• Toxic Amblyopia, A Loss Of Vision
• Vomiting
• Weak Reflexes

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Clot In The Lung
• A Disorder Of The Body's Use Of Calcium
• A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
• A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
• A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
• A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
• A Type Of Slowed Heart Rhythm Disorder Called Heart Block
• A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
• Acute Liver Failure
• Anemia
• Decreased Blood Platelets
• Hearing Loss
• High Blood Sugar
• Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
• Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
• Inflammation Of The Middle Tissue Heart Muscle
• Kidney Failure
• Kidney Inflammation
• Low Amount Of Phosphate In The Blood
• Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
• Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
• Megaloblastic Anemia
• Multiple Organ Failure
• Muscle Inflammation
• Purple Glove Syndrome, A Skin Condition Where The Extremities Become Swollen, Purple And Painful
• Significantly Low Blood Pressure
• Slow Heartbeat
• Swollen Lymph Nodes
• Toxicity To The Nerve That Controls Hearing
• Ventricular Arrhythmias, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Distorted Sense Of Smell Called Parosmia
• A Feeling Of Restlessness With Inability To Sit Still
• A Yeast Infection Of The Vagina And Vulva
• Abnormally Large Red Blood Cells Called Macrocytosis
• Accidental Falls
• Accumulation Of Fluid Or Edema In The Male Genitals
• An Earache
• An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
• Aphasia, A Loss Of The Ability To Speak And Understand Language
• Decreased Urine Production
• Diarrhea
• Difficult Or Painful Urination
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Dilated Pupils
• Elevation Of Proteins In The Urine
• Excess Urination
• Excessive Sweating
• Feelings Of Hostility
• Hives
• Hyperesthesia, An Increased Nerve Sensitivity
• Inadequate Folic Acid
• Indigestion
• Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina
• Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
• Leg Cramps
• Memory Loss
• Mood Changes
• Muscle Twitching
• Porphyria
• Skin Discoloration
• Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
• Urethritis, Or Inflammation Of The Tube That Brings Urine From The Bladder
• Visible Water Retention
• Visual Sensitivity To Light
• Weakness And Wasting Of The Body