Insulin glargine and Mirtazapine

• Generic Name: insulin glargine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Basaglar KwikPen, Lantus, Lantus Solostar Pen, Toujeo SoloStar, Lantus OptiClik Cartridge, Toujeo Max SoloStar, Lantus SoloStar

Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours.

Insulin glargine is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. Insulin glargine is used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes in adults, and type 1 diabetes children who are at least 6 years old.

Some brands of insulin glargine are for use only in adults. Carefully follow all instructions for the brand of insulin glargine you are using.

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

• Generic Name: mirtazapine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Remeron, Remeron SolTab

Mirtazapine is an antidepressant. The way this medication works is still not fully understood. It is thought to positively affect communication between nerve cells in the central nervous system and/or restore chemical balance in the brain.

Mirtazapine is used to treat major depressive disorder.

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