Insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine and Opcon-A Eye Drops

• Generic Name: insulin aspart / insulin aspart protamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: NovoLog Mix 70/30, NovoLog Mix 70/30 FlexPen, NovoLOG Mix 70/30 PenFill

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin aspart is a fast-acting insulin. Insulin aspart 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.

Insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine is a combination medicine used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2).

Insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: naphazoline / pheniramine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: eye drops
• Other Brand Names: Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A, AK-Con-A, Ocuhist

Naphazoline is a vasoconstrictor. It works by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness.

Pheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of itchy or watery eyes.

Opcon-A (for the eyes) is for temporary relief of minor eye redness or itching caused by ragweed, pollen, grass, or animal dander and hair.

Opcon-A may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.