Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Cerebyx Injection

Cerebyx Injection

Generic namefosphenytoin sodium
Drug classAnticonvulsants, Hydantoins
FormsInjection solution (for intravenous or intramuscular use)

Cerebyx is an anti-epileptic medicine (anticonvulsant) given by injection to prevent or control seizures. It is usually used only for a short time, such as 5 days, and only when phenytoin cannot be taken by mouth.

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  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
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