Insulin glulisine and Naropin

• 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: ropivacaine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Naropin, Naropin Polyamp, Naropin SDV, Naropin Novaplus

Naropin is an anesthetic (numbing medicine) that blocks the nerve impulses that send pain signals to your brain.

Naropin is used as a local (in only one area) anesthesia for a spinal block, also called an epidural. The medication is used to provide anesthesia during a surgery or C-section, or to ease labor pains.

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