Proventil and Xyrem

• Generic Name: albuterol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Proventil HFA, ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Ventolin HFA, Accuneb, ProAir Digihaler, Proventil, VoSpire ER

Proventil (albuterol) is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs.

Proventil HFA is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease. It is also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm.

Proventil is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.

• Generic Name: sodium oxybate
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Xyrem

Xyrem (sodium oxybate) is a central nervous system depressant. It is used to treat cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle strength) and reduce daytime sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy.

Xyrem is also known as GHB, a known street drug of abuse. Because of the potential for abuse and the serious side effects that may occur, Xyrem is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program called Xyrem REMS Program. Your doctor must be registered in the program in order to prescribe this medicine for you.