This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: C.N.S, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Fosphenytoin is different from phenytoin as \nSelect and explain. \nA. It is less damaging to intima on intravenous administration, B. It can be injected in a drip of glucose solution, C. It is a prodrug of phenytoin, D. All the above', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: D \nExplanation: Ans. is 'd' i.e., All the above Fosphenytoin* This water soluble prodrug of phenytoin* It has been introduced to overcome the difficulties in i.v. administration of phenytoin in status epilepticus.* In the body, it is rapidly converted to phenytoin.* Its doses are expressed as phenytoin equivalents (PE).* On i.v. injection it is less damaging to the intima; few vascuiar complications are produced; it can be injected at a faster rate (150 mglmin).* While phenytoin cannot be injected in a drip of glucose solution, fosphenytoin can be injected with both saline and glucose.", 'role': 'assistant'}]