Humalog Mix 50/50 and Metformin and saxagliptin

• Generic Name: insulin lispro / insulin lispro protamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Humalog Mix 50/50, Humalog Mix 50/50 KwikPen, Humalog Mix 75/25, Humalog Mix 75/25 KwikPen, HumaLOG Mix 75/25 Pen, HumaLOG Mix 50/50 Pen

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin lispro is a fast-acting insulin. Insulin lispro protamine is an intermediate-acting insulin. This combination insulin starts to work within 10 to 20 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 hours, and keeps working for up to 24 hours.

Humalog Mix 50/50 is a combination medicine used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus. Humalog Mix 50/50 may be used for type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Humalog Mix 50/50 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: metformin / saxagliptin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kombiglyze XR

Metformin and saxagliptin are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.

Metformin works by decreasing glucose (sugar) production in the liver and decreasing absorption of glucose by the intestines. Saxagliptin works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Metformin and saxagliptin is a combination medicine that is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. metformin and saxagliptin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Metformin and saxagliptin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.