Accuneb and Butisol

• Generic Name: albuterol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, Accuneb, ProAir Digihaler, Proventil, VoSpire ER

Albuterol is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It is also used to prevent bronchospasm caused by exercise.

Albuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to open up the bronchial tubes (air passages) in the lungs. They relieve cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing by increasing the flow of air through the bronchial tubes.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: butabarbital
• Dosage Forms: tablet and solution
• Other Brand Names: Butisol Sodium, Busodium

Butabarbital is a barbiturate (bar-BIT-chur-ate). Butabarbital slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.

Butabarbital is used as a sedative. Butabarbital is also used short-term to treat insomnia, or as a sedative before surgery.

Butabarbital may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.