Hyaluronate sodium Injection and Insulin NPH

• Generic Name: sodium hyaluronate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Durolane, Euflexxa, Gel-One, Gelsyn-3, Hyalgan, Supartz, Supartz FX, Visco-3, Trivisc, GenVisc 850, Monovisc, Orthovisc, Synvisc, Synvisc-One

Hyaluronate is similar to a substance that occurs naturally in joints and that helps joints work properly by acting like a lubricant and shock absorber. Hyaluronate sodium is injected directly into the knee to relieve pain caused by osteoarthritis.

Hyaluronate sodium is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: insulin isophane
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Humulin N, HumuLIN N KwikPen, Novolin N, ReliOn/NovoLIN N, Insulin Purified NPH Pork, Iletin II NPH Pork, Iletin NPH, HumuLIN N Pen, NovoLIN N PenFill, NovoLIN N Innolet, Humulin N, Novolin N

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin isophane is an intermediate-acting insulin that starts to work within 2 to 4 hours after injection, peaks in 4 to 12 hours, and keeps working for 12 to 18 hours.

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

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