Dimethyl fumarate and Insulin inhalation

• Generic Name: dimethyl fumarate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tecfidera, Tecfidera Starter Pack

Dimethyl fumarate is used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis.

Dimethyl fumarate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: insulin inhalation, rapid acting
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: 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, Exubera

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

Insulin inhalation (inhaled through the mouth) 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, insulin inhalation 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.

Insulin inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.