Cerebyx and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Cerebyx (fosphenytoin).
Alcohol (Ethanol) Fosphenytoin
Moderate Drug Interaction
Using fosphenytoin together with ethanol may alter the effects of fosphenytoin. Contact your doctor if you experience worsening of seizure control or symptoms of toxicity, including twitching eye movements, slurred speech, loss of balance, tremor, muscle stiffness or weakness, nausea, vomiting, feeling light-headed, fainting, and slow or shallow breathing. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Cerebyx drug interactions
There are 743 drug interactions with Cerebyx (fosphenytoin).
Cerebyx disease interactions
There are 12 disease interactions with Cerebyx (fosphenytoin) which include:
- blood dyscrasias
- liver disease
- porphyria
- renal dysfunction
- cardiotoxicity
- suicidal tendency
- renal dysfunction
- hyperglycemia
- megaloblastic anemia
- osteomalacia
- alcoholism
- thyroid function tests
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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