Lantus SoloStar and Pulmicort

• Generic Name: insulin glargine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Basaglar KwikPen, Lantus, Lantus Solostar Pen, Toujeo SoloStar, Lantus OptiClik Cartridge, Toujeo Max SoloStar, Lantus SoloStar

Insulin glargine is a long-acting type of insulin that works slowly, over about 24 hours. Insulin is one of many hormones that help the body turn the food we eat into energy. This is done by using the glucose (sugar) in the blood as quick energy. Also, insulin helps us store energy that we can use later. When you have diabetes mellitus, your body cannot make enough insulin or does not use insulin properly. This causes you to have too much sugar in your blood. Like other types of insulin, insulin glargine is used to keep your blood sugar level close to normal. You may have to use insulin glargine in combination with another type of insulin or with a type of oral diabetes medicine to keep your blood sugar under control.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: budesonide
• Dosage Forms: inhalation suspension
• Other Brand Names: Pulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Respules, Entocort EC, Uceris

Pulmicort contains budesonide, a corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Pulmicort is used to prevent asthma attacks.

Pulmicort Flexhaler is for use in adults and children at least 6 years old.

Pulmicort Respules are for use in children 12 months to 8 years old.