Brevital Sodium and Ruconest

• Generic Name: methohexital
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Brevital Sodium

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

Brevital Sodium is used to cause you to fall asleep before a surgery or other medical procedure.

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

• Generic Name: conestat alfa
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Ruconest

Ruconest is a manmade form of a protein called C1 esterase inhibitor that occurs naturally in the bloodstream and helps control swelling in the body. People with a condition called hereditary angioedema do not have enough of this protein. Hereditary angioedema can cause attacks of swelling and symptoms such as stomach problems or trouble breathing.

Ruconest is used to treat angioedema attacks in people with hereditary angioedema. This medicine is for use in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.

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