Insulin glulisine and K2K Patch

• Generic Name: insulin glulisine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Apidra, Apidra OptiClik Cartridge, Apidra SoloStar Pen

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin glulisine is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours.

Insulin glulisine is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. Insulin glulisine is used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes in adults, and type 1 diabetes children who are at least 4 years old.

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

• Generic Name: lidocaine / menthol topical
• Dosage Forms: patch
• Other Brand Names: Capzasin Quick Relief, Zostrix Diabetic Pain Relief, Zostrix Hot & Cold Therapy, Icy Hot Lidocaine Plus Menthol, LevigoLT, Synvexia, Veltrix, ELenzaPatch, Endoxcin, LenzaPatch, Lidodextrapine, Limencin, Provenza, Puroxcin, Reciphexamine, Relyyks, Terocin, Zeruvia, AvaDERM, LenzaGel, LidozenGel, NuLido

• It is used to ease muscle and joint aches and pain.
• It is used to help diabetic nerve pain.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.