Fiasp and Zemplar

• 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: paricalcitol
• Dosage Forms: capsule, liquid filled
• Other Brand Names: Zemplar

Zemplar (paricalcitol) is a synthetic (man-made) form of vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Zemplar is used to treat or prevent overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism) in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

Zemplar oral capsules are for use in adults and children at least 10 years old. The injection is for use in adults and children at least 5 years old.