Insulin lispro and Ziagen

• Generic Name: insulin lispro
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Admelog, Humalog, HumaLOG Pen, HumaLOG KwikPen, HumaLOG Cartridge, HumaLOG Junior KwikPen, Admelog SoloStar, Humalog

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin lispro 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 lispro is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.

Insulin lispro is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults, or type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 3 years old.

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

• Generic Name: abacavir
• Dosage Forms: tablet,film coated; oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Ziagen

Ziagen is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

Ziagen is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Ziagen is for adults and children who are at least 3 months old. This medicine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

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