Apo-Salvent Inhaler and Trental

• 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 bronchospasm or wheezing in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease, such as asthma.

Albuterol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that 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: pentoxifylline
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Trental, Pentoxil

Trental causes changes in your blood that help improve blood flow. This also helps your blood carry oxygen to your tissues and organs.

Trental is used to improve blood flow and reduce certain symptoms of a condition called intermittent claudication (IN-ter-MIT-ent KLOD-ih-KAY-tion). This medicine is not a cure for this condition.

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