Makena Auto-Injector and Xanax XR Oral

• Generic Name: hydroxyprogesterone
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Makena, Makena Auto-Injector, Hylutin, Delta-Lutin, Duralutin, Hyprogesterone, Prodrox

Hydroxyprogesterone is a form of progestin, a manmade form of a female hormone called progesterone.

Hydroxyprogesterone is used to lower the risk of premature birth in a woman who has already had one premature baby. Hydroxyprogesterone will not stop premature labor that has already begun.

Hydroxyprogesterone is not for use in women who are pregnant with more than one baby (twins, triplets, etc).

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

• Generic Name: alprazolam
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Niravam, Xanax, Xanax XR, Alprazolam Intensol

Alprazolam is used to relieve symptoms of anxiety, including anxiety caused by depression. It is also used to treat panic disorder in some patients.

Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines belong to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants, which are medicines that slow down the nervous system.

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