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Generic: fosphenytoin View All Brands Cerebyx A hydantoin anticonvulsant - It is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? FOSPHENYTOIN (fos FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It can help to prevent seizures occurring during or after surgery. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: an alcohol abuse problem Asian ancestry blood disorders or disease heart disease, low blood pressure kidney disease liver disease suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt; a previous suicide attempt by you or a family member an unusual or allergic reaction to phenytoin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for injection into a vein or muscle or for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health- care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? This does not apply. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: delavirdine This medicine may also interact with the following medications: antibiotics known as sulfonamides aspirin and aspirin- like medicines barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions) carbamazepine chloramphenicol chlordiazepoxide diazepam disulfiram ethosuximide female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills fluoxetine halothane heart medicines such as digoxin or digitoxin corticosteroid hormones such as prednisone or cortisone doxycycline furosemide isoniazid medicines for diabetes medicines for mental depression, anxiety or other mood problems medicines for stomach problems like cimetidine, famotidine, nizatidine and ranitidine medicines to control heart rhythm methsuximide methylphenidate phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine phenylbutazone reserpine rifampin, rifabutin or rifapentine theophylline valproic acid vitamin D warfarin This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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