NovoLog Mix 70/30 and Prepidil

• Generic Name: insulin aspart / insulin aspart protamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: NovoLog Mix 70/30, NovoLog Mix 70/30 FlexPen, NovoLOG Mix 70/30 PenFill

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin aspart is a fast-acting insulin. Insulin aspart 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.

NovoLog Mix 70/30 is a combination medicine used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2).

NovoLog Mix 70/30 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: dinoprostone topical
• Dosage Forms: vaginal gel
• Other Brand Names: Cervidil, Prepidil, Prostin E2

Dinoprostone is a prostaglandin, a hormone-like substance that is naturally produced by tissues in the body.

Prepidil is used in a pregnant woman to relax the muscles of the cervix (opening of the uterus) in preparation for inducing labor at the end of a pregnancy.

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