Sodium Oxybate

FDA Approved: * January 17, 2017
Pharm Company: * WEST-WARD PHARMS INT
Category: Narcolepsy

gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (or γ-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), also known as 4-hydroxybutanoic acid) is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter and a psychoactive drug. It is a precursor to GABA, glutamate, and glycine in certain brain areas. It acts on the GHB receptor and is a weak agonist at the GABAB receptor. GHB has been used in the medical setting as a general anesthetic and as treatment for cataplexy, narcolepsy, and alcoholism.[5][6] It is also used i... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

N/A .5 g/ml Oral Solution
NDC: 0054-9628
Labeler:
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Sodium Oxybate .5 g/ml Oral Solution
NDC: 69238-2391
Labeler:
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Ny LLC

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