Metaproterenol Inhalation and Zyloprim

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

  Metaprel, Alupent

Metaproterenol is used to treat asthma and bronchospasm in patients with bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases.

Metaproterenol belongs to the family of medicines known as adrenergic bronchodilators. Adrenergic bronchodilators are medicines that are breathed in through the mouth to 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.

Metaproterenol is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: allopurinol
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Zyloprim, Lopurin, Aloprim

Zyloprim reduces the production of uric acid in your body. Uric acid buildup can lead to gout or kidney stones.

Zyloprim is used to treat gout or kidney stones, and to decrease levels of uric acid in people who are receiving cancer treatment.

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