Depakote Sprinkles and Exubera

• Generic Name: divalproex sodium
• Dosage Forms: capsule, sprinkles
• Other Brand Names: Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles, Depakene, Depacon, Depakote

Depakote Sprinkles affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures.

Depakote Sprinkles is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. This medicine is sometimes used together with other seizure medications.

Depakote Sprinkles is also used to treat manic episodes related to bipolar disorder (manic depression), and to prevent migraine headaches.

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

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

Insulin inhalation (Exubera) was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2007 due to lack of consumer demand for the product. No drug safety concerns were cited in this withdrawal.

Exubera is a rapid-acting form of human insulin that is inhaled through the mouth. It works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Exubera is used to treat type 1 (insulin dependent) or type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes in adults.