Humalog and Subutex oral/sublingual

• 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: buprenorphine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Subutex, Belbuca, Buprenex, Probuphine, Butrans, Sublocade

Subutex is an opioid medication. This medicine oral/sublingual (given under the tongue) is used to treat opioid addiction.

Other forms of buprenorphine are used to treat moderate to severe pain. Subutex sublingual is not for use as a pain medication.

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