Humalog Mix 50/50 and Symtuza

• 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: cobicistat / darunavir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Symtuza

Symtuza contains a combination of cobicistat, darunavir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide. Cobicistat reduces the action of enzymes in your liver that break down certain antiviral medicines. This allows the antiviral medicines to be used more safely and effectively at lower doses.

Darunavir, emtricitabine and tenofovir are antiviral medicines that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. HIV can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Symtuza is a used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Symtuza is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.