Sodium oxybate and Sustol injection

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

Sodium oxybate is also known as GHB, a known street drug of abuse. Because of the potential for abuse and serious side effects, sodium oxybate is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program. Your doctor must be registered in the program in order to prescribe sodium oxybate for you.

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

• Generic Name: granisetron
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Sustol, Kytril, Sancuso

Sustol blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.

Sustol is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by medicine to treat cancer (chemotherapy), or after having surgery.

Sustol is sometimes used together with other anti-nausea medications.

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