Generic Name:

Therapeutic Class:

Sleep Aid

Availability:

Rx

Common Brands:

Form:

Oral solution

CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM, SODIUM OXYBATES (KAL see um, mag NEE zee um, poe TASS i um, SOE dee um OX i bates) is used to treat excessive sleepiness and cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy. Cataplexy causes a sudden muscle weakness due to a strong emotional response. It can also treat idiopathic hypersomnia in adults.