Actimmune and HumuLIN R KwikPen (Concentrated) U-500

• Generic Name: interferon gamma-1b
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Actimmune

Actimmune is made from human proteins. Interferons help the body fight viral infections.

Actimmune is used to prevent serious infections in people with a condition called chronic granulomatous disease. This medicine is also used to slow the progression of a bone disorder called malignant osteopetrosis.

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

• Generic Name: insulin regular
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Humulin R, HumuLIN R KwikPen, Myxredlin, Novolin R

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Concentrated (U-500) insulin is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. U-500 insulin is five times more concentrated than regular U-100 insulin.

U-500 insulin is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus who have significant daily insulin needs (more than 200 units per day).

U-500 insulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.