Depakote Sprinkles and Lantus

• 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 glargine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Lantus, Lantus Solostar Pen, Basaglar KwikPen, Toujeo SoloStar, Lantus OptiClik Cartridge, Toujeo Max SoloStar, Lantus SoloStar

Lantus (insulin glargine) is a man-made form of a hormone (insulin) that is produced in the body. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours.

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

Lantus is used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes in adults, and type 1 diabetes children who are at least 6 years old.

Some brands of insulin glargine are for use only in adults. Carefully follow all instructions for the brand of insulin glargine you are using.