Admelog and Mestinon Timespan

• Generic Name: insulin lispro
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Admelog, Humalog, HumaLOG Pen, HumaLOG KwikPen, HumaLOG Cartridge, HumaLOG Junior KwikPen, Admelog SoloStar, Humalog

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Admelog is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours.

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

Admelog is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults, or type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 3 years old.

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

• Generic Name: pyridostigmine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mestinon, Mestinon Timespan, Regonol

Mestinon Timespan affects chemicals in the body that are involved in the communication between nerve impulses and muscle movement.

Mestinon Timespan is used to treat the symptoms of myasthenia gravis. It is also used in military personnel who have been exposed to nerve gas.

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