Ambien and Bexxar

• Generic Name: zolpidem
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Intermezzo, ZolpiMist

Ambien (zolpidem) is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. Zolpidem affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems insomnia).

Ambien is used to treat insomnia. The immediate-release tablet is used to help you fall asleep when you first go to bed. The extended-release form, Ambien CR, which has a first layer that dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep, and a second layer that dissolves slowly to help you stay asleep.

Your doctor will determine which form of Ambien is best for you.

• Generic Name: iodine i 131 tositumomab
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names:

  Bexxar Dosimetric, BexxarTherapeutic

Bexxar is a monoclonal antibody that is linked with radioactive iodine I-131. Monoclonal antibodies are made to target and destroy only certain cells in the body. This may help to protect healthy cells from damage.

Bexxar is used to treat certain forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It is usually given after other medications have been tried without successful treatment.

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