Albuterol Inhalation Aerosol and Lodosyn

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

• It is used to open the airways in lung diseases where spasm may cause breathing problems.
• It is used to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems.

• Generic Name: carbidopa
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Lodosyn

Lodosyn is used with another medicine called levodopa to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (stiffness, tremors, spasms, poor muscle control). Symptoms of Parkinson's disease may be caused by low levels of a chemical called dopamine (DOE pa meen) in the brain.

Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain. Lodosyn helps prevent the breakdown of levodopa before it can reach the brain and take effect.

Lodosyn is only used in combination with levodopa. This medicine has no effect when used alone.

Lodosyn is also used with levodopa to treat muscle symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease that are caused by certain drugs such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin), perphenazine (Trilafon), and others.

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