Explanation
• Fosphenytoin is a phenytoin prodrug, both are hydantoin anticonvulsants. It works by modulating neuronal sodium and calcium channels
• The therapeutic phenytoin level is 10-20 mcg/ml. Even at therapeutic levels, side effects such as nystagmus can occur
• Hypotension or constipation, not hypertension or diarrhea, are side effects of fosphenytoin
• Agitation is not a side effect of fosphenytoin. However, it may cause confusion and/or somnolence
• Other side effects include paresthesia, sedation, ataxia, rash, bradycardia, hypokalemia, tinnitus, and gingival hyperplasia