Ventolin Rotacaps and Zohydro ER Capsules

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

Albuterol is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It is also used to prevent bronchospasm caused by exercise.

Albuterol 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.

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

• Generic Name: hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: capsule, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Hysingla ER, Zohydro ER, Vantrela ER

Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication.

Zohydro ER and Hysingla ER are extended-release forms of hydrocodone that are used for around-the-clock treatment of severe pain.

Extended-release hydrocodone is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.