Insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine and Vectical

• 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: calcitriol topical
• Dosage Forms: ointment
• Other Brand Names: Vectical

Vectical (calcitriol) is a form of vitamin D. It works by decreasing the rate of skin cell reproduction.

Vectical ointment is used to treat plaque psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin) in adults.

Vectical is not for use in treating severe forms of psoriasis (with pus, skin peeling, severe redness).