Citric acid and sodium citrate and NovoLog

• Generic Name: citric acid / sodium citrate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bicitra, Cytra-2, Liqui-Dual Citra, Oracit, Shohl's Solution, Virtrate-2

Citric acid and sodium citrate are both alkalinizing agents that make the urine less acidic.

The combination of citric acid and sodium citrate is used to prevent gout or kidney stones, or metabolic acidosis in people with kidney problems.

Citric acid and sodium citrate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: insulin aspart
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: NovoLog, NovoLog FlexPen, NovoLog PenFill, Fiasp, NovoLOG FlexTouch, Fiasp PenFill, Fiasp FlexTouch

NovoLog (insulin aspart)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. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

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

This medicine is sometimes used together with a long-acting or intermediate-acting insulin.

NovoLog is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.

NovoLog is also used to treat type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.