Apri and Sodium phenylbutyrate

• Generic Name: desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Apri, Azurette, Bekyree, Caziant, Cyclessa, Ortho-Cept, Solia, Cesia, Cyred

• It is used to prevent pregnancy.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: sodium phenylbutyrate
• Dosage Forms: oral powder
• Other Brand Names: Buphenyl

Sodium phenylbutyrate is converted to a substance in the body that helps the kidneys eliminate waste substances from the body. These waste substances can produce ammonia, which is toxic if it builds up in your blood.

Sodium phenylbutyrate is used to treat urea cycle disorders in people who lack certain liver enzymes needed to properly eliminate waste substances from the body. sodium phenylbutyrate helps prevent a build-up of ammonia in the blood.

Sodium phenylbutyrate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.