Actoplus Met XR and Humalog Mix

• Generic Name: metformin / pioglitazone
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR

Actoplus Met XR is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.

Actoplus Met XR is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who do not use daily insulin injections. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Actoplus Met XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: insulin lispro / insulin lispro protamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Humalog Mix 50/50, Humalog Mix 50/50 KwikPen, Humalog Mix 75/25, Humalog Mix 75/25 KwikPen, HumaLOG Mix 75/25 Pen, HumaLOG Mix 50/50 Pen

Humalog Mix contains a mixture of insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin lispro is a fast-acting insulin. Insulin lispro protamine is an intermediate-acting insulin. This combination insulin starts to work within 10 to 20 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 hours, and keeps working for up to 24 hours.

Humalog Mix is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus. This medicine may be used for type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

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