Humalog and Northera

• Generic Name: insulin lispro
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Admelog, Humalog, Humalog, HumaLOG Pen, HumaLOG KwikPen, HumaLOG Cartridge, HumaLOG Junior KwikPen, Admelog SoloStar

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

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

Humalog is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.

Humalog is also used to treat type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 3 years old.

• Generic Name: droxidopa
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Northera

Northera (droxidopa) works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels and increasing blood pressure.

Northera is used to treat low blood pressure that causes severe dizziness or a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

Northera is for use in people with conditions of the nervous system that can cause low blood pressure (such as Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, autonomic failure, and others).