Alti-Valproic and Insulin NPH and Insulin Regular

• Generic Name: valproic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Depakene, Depacon, Stavzor, Valproate Sodium

Valproic acid is used to treat certain types of seizures (epilepsy). This medicine is an anticonvulsant that works in the brain tissue to stop seizures.

Valproic acid is also used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), and helps prevent migraine headaches.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: insulin isophane / insulin regular
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Humulin 70/30, HumuLIN 70/30 KwikPen, Novolin 70/30, ReliOn/Novolin 70/30, Humulin 50/50, Insulin Pork Mix, HumuLIN 70/30 Pen, NovoLIN 70/30 Innolet, NovoLIN 70/30 PenFill, Relion NovoLIN 70/30 Innolet, NovoLIN 70/30 FlexPen, ReliOn/NovLIN 70/30 FlexPen, Humulin 50/50, Novolin 70/30

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin isophane is a intermediate-acting insulin. Insulin regular is an short-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.

Insulin isophane and insulin regular is a combination medicine used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus.

Insulin isophane and insulin regular may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.