Adalat CC and Humulin R (Concentrated) U-500

• Generic Name: nifedipine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia, Procardia XL, Adalat

Adalat CC (nifedipine) belongs to a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.

Adalat CC is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) or angina (chest pain).

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

• Generic Name: insulin regular
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• 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.