Afrezza and Nayzilam

• Generic Name: insulin inhalation, rapid acting
• Dosage Forms: inhalation powder, metered
• Other Brand Names: Afrezza, Exubera, Exubera, EXUBERA Combination Pack 12, EXUBERA Combination Pack 15, EXUBERA Kit, Afrezza 4 unit- 8 unit, Afrezza 8 unit- 12 unit, Afrezza Titration Pack

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

Afrezza inhalation is used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus.

If you have type 1 diabetes, you will also need to use a long-acting injectable insulin.

If you have type 2 diabetes, Afrezza may be the only medicine you need to control your blood sugar. However, your doctor may prescribe a long-acting injectable insulin or a diabetes medicine you take by mouth.

• Generic Name: midazolam
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray
• Other Brand Names: Nayzilam, Versed

Nayzilam (midazolam) is a benzodiazepine.

Nayzilam nasal spray is a prescription medicine used short term to treat seizure clusters (also called "acute repetitive seizures") in adults and children at least 12 years old.

Nayzilam is a federal controlled substance (C-IV) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away this medicine may harm others and is against the law. Tell your healthcare provider if you have abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription drugs, or street drugs.

It is not known if Nayzilam is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age.