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What is IV Phenytoin Administration Guidelines about?
1. Intravenous phenytoin is used to treat status epilepticus in adults. The loading dose is 20mg/kg given over 20-40 minutes through infusion depending on the total dose. 2. Maintenance dosing is typically 100mg every 6-8 hours given as an IV bolus over 3-5 minutes or by infusion. 3. Therapeutic drug monitoring is important, with a target phenytoin level of 10-20mg/L. Levels should be checked 6-24 hours after the loading dose and every 2-3 weeks during maintenance dosing.
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- Women 68
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- EN