Fiasp and Fluocinolone Intraocular

• Generic Name: insulin aspart
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Fiasp, NovoLog, NovoLog FlexPen, NovoLog PenFill, NovoLOG FlexTouch, Fiasp PenFill, Fiasp FlexTouch

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

Fiasp is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. Fiasp is sometimes used together with a long-acting or intermediate-acting insulin.

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

• Generic Name: fluocinolone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Iluvien, Retisert, Yutiq

Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant is used in diabetic patients who have diabetic macular edema (DME). Macular edema is swelling in the back of the eye and may cause vision loss. Fluocinolone is used in patients who already have received steroid medicines and did not have an increase in intraocular pressure.

Fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant is also used to treat chronic non-infectious uveitis (redness, pain, or swelling of the eye that is not caused by infection) of the back part of the eye.

Fluocinolone is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.