Mechlorethamine Intravenous and NovoLog PenFill

• Generic Name: mechlorethamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Mustargen

Mechlorethamine belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer as well as some noncancerous conditions.

Mechlorethamine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by mechlorethamine, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects, like hair loss, may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur for months or years after the medicine is used.

Before you begin treatment with mechlorethamine, you and your doctor should talk about the good mechlorethamine will do as well as the risks of using it.

Mechlorethamine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: insulin aspart
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Fiasp, NovoLog, NovoLog FlexPen, NovoLog PenFill, NovoLOG FlexTouch, Fiasp PenFill, Fiasp FlexTouch

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. NovoLog PenFill 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.

NovoLog PenFill is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. NovoLog PenFill is sometimes used together with a long-acting or intermediate-acting insulin.

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