Insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine and Pediarix

• Generic Name: insulin lispro / insulin lispro protamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Humalog Mix 50/50, Humalog Mix 50/50 KwikPen, Humalog Mix 75/25, Humalog Mix 75/25 KwikPen, HumaLOG Mix 75/25 Pen, HumaLOG Mix 50/50 Pen

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin lispro is a fast-acting insulin. Insulin lispro 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 lispro and insulin lispro protamine is a combination medicine used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus. insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine may be used for type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

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

• Generic Name: diphtheria toxoid / hepatitis b pediatric vaccine / pertussis, acellular / poliovirus vaccine, inactivated / tetanus toxoid
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Pediarix

Pediarix vaccine is used to help prevent diphtheria, hepatitis B, pertussis, polio and tetanus in children who are ages 6 weeks to 6 years old, before the child has reached his or her 7th birthday.

Diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus are serious diseases caused by bacteria. Diphtheria causes a thick coating in the nose, throat, and airways. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death. Pertussis (whooping cough) causes coughing so severe that it interferes with eating, drinking, or breathing. These spells can last for weeks and can lead to pneumonia, seizures (convulsions), brain damage, and death. Tetanus (lockjaw) causes painful tightening of the muscles, usually all over the body. It can lead to "locking" of the jaw so the victim cannot open the mouth or swallow. Tetanus leads to death in about 1 out of 10 cases.

Hepatitis B and polio are serious diseases caused by viruses. Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver that is spread through blood or bodily fluids, sexual contact or sharing IV drug needles with an infected person, or during childbirth when the mother is infected. Hepatitis causes inflammation of the liver, vomiting, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). Hepatitis can lead to liver cancer, cirrhosis, or death. Polio affects the central nervous system and spinal cord. It can cause muscle weakness and paralysis. Polio is a life-threatening condition because it can paralyze the muscles that help you breathe.

Diphtheria, hepatitis B, pertussis, and polio are spread from person to person. Tetanus enters the body through a cut or wound.

Pediarix works by exposing your child to a small dose of the bacteria or virus, which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. Pediarix will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body.

Like any vaccine, Pediarix vaccine may not provide protection from disease in every person.