Mecasermin Subcutaneous and ProAir Digihaler

• Generic Name: mecasermin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Increlex

Mecasermin injection is a man-made version of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) hormone. IGF-1 is produced in the liver and plays an important role in childhood growth. Mecasermin is used to replace IGF-1 in children who are severely lacking it in their bodies.

Mecasermin is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: albuterol
• Dosage Forms: powder, metered
• Other Brand Names: ProAir Digihaler, ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, Accuneb, 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.