Actemra (Tocilizumab Auto-Injectors) and Insulin isophane

• Generic Name: tocilizumab
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Actemra, Actemra ACTPen

• It is used to treat some types of arthritis.
• It is used to treat a certain artery problem called giant cell arteritis (GCA).
• It is used to treat cytokine release syndrome (CRS).
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: insulin isophane
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Humulin N, HumuLIN N KwikPen, Novolin N, ReliOn/NovoLIN N, Insulin Purified NPH Pork, Iletin II NPH Pork, Iletin NPH, HumuLIN N Pen, NovoLIN N PenFill, NovoLIN N Innolet, Humulin N, Novolin N

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin isophane is an intermediate-acting insulin that starts to work within 2 to 4 hours after injection, peaks in 4 to 12 hours, and keeps working for 12 to 18 hours.

Insulin isophane is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.

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