Humalog 50/50 and Ziconotide Intrathecal

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

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. 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 lispro is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.

Insulin lispro is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults, or type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 3 years old.

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

• Generic Name: ziconotide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Prialt

Ziconotide injection is used to relieve severe chronic pain in patients who have already been treated with other medicines (e.g., morphine) and did not work well.

Ziconotide is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.