Afrezza and Polatuzumab vedotin

• 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: polatuzumab vedotin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Polivy

Polatuzumab vedotin is used to treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after at least two other cancer treatments did not work or have stopped working.

Polatuzumab vedotin is given in combination with bendamustine (Bendeka, Treanda) and a medicine that contains rituximab (Rituxan).

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