Precursor to metabolite: Fosphenytoin to Phenytoin

Fosphenytoin is converted to Phenytoin by alkaline phosphatase.

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The pair

Fosphenytoin — Water-soluble phenytoin prodrug for IV/IM loading.
Phenytoin — Classic sodium-channel anticonvulsant with nonlinear kinetics and many interactions.

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