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HumaLog​(Insulin lispro)<br />

Pronunciation: lis-pro<br />

Classification:​ ​insulin​<br />

IFU:​ ​ Type 1 diabetes mellitus<br />

Route: by injection<br />

Dosage: 75% insulin lispro protamine suspension/25% insulin lispro injection subcut.<br />

Action: lower blood glucose by stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat, and<br />

inhibiting hepatic glucose production.<br />

Adverse​ ​Reaction: hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy, pruritus, erythema, swelling.<br />

Interactions: beta blockers, clonidine, and reserpine.<br />

HumuLin​(Insulin NPH)<br />

Pronunciation: neutral protamine hagedorn<br />

Classification:​ ​insulin<br />

IFU:​ ​Type 1 diabetes mellitus<br />

Route: By injection<br />

Dosage: U-100<br />

Action: lowers blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and<br />

fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production.<br />

Adverse​ ​Reaction: Itching, skin rash, wheezing, trouble breathing, fast heart rate, and sweating.<br />

Interactions: Gatifloxacin, tequin, and tequin teqpaq.<br />

Hyzaar ​(losartan / hydrochlorothiazide)<br />

Pronunciation: ​loe-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide<br />

Classification: ARB / diuretic<br />

IFU: hypertension<br />

Route: P.O.<br />

Dosage: tablets 50mg /12.5mg; 100mg/25mg;<br />

Action: lowers high blood pressure<br />

Adverse Reaction: dizziness, lightheadedness, dehydration

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