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)

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