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Humalog Metformin Farxiga
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Humalog (insulin lispro) Metformin Farxiga (dapagliflozin)
Prescription only

Humalog is a fast-acting insulin that may be used in conjunction with either an intermediate or long-acting insulin for the treatment of diabetes in adults and type 1 diabetes in children over the... View more

Prescription only

Metformin improves how the body responds to insulin and it is effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Taste disturbances, diarrhea, and other stomach-related side effects are common side... View more

Prescription only

Farxiga is an oral medication that is used alongside diet and exercise to lower blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, often in addition to other medications. It may also be given to... View more

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Generic Status

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available

No lower-cost generic available
Ratings & Reviews

Humalog has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect.

Metformin has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 615 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect.

Farxiga has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 130 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 51% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

See also: Humalog side effects in more detail.

Commonly reported side effects include:

  • lactic acidosis
  • diarrhea
  • nausea
  • nausea and vomiting
  • vomiting
  • flatulence

See also: metformin side effects in more detail.

See also: Farxiga side effects in more detail.
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 3 mL
Dosage 100 units/mL
Per Unit* $32.09
Cost* $96.28

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $0.16 - $0.22
Cost* $16.02 - $22.18

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Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 5 mg
Per Unit* $19.58
Cost* $587.42

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Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Injectable solution
  • Subcutaneous solution
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names
Other insulin lispro brands include: Admelog, Humalog Junior KwikPen, Humalog KwikPen, Lyumjev Glumetza, Riomet, Riomet ER

N/A
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

1 hour

4.5 hours

12.9 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 377 drugs are known to interact with Humalog:

  • 15 major drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)
  • 321 moderate drug interactions (1557 brand and generic names)
  • 41 minor drug interactions (460 brand and generic names)

A total of 355 drugs are known to interact with metformin:

  • 19 major drug interactions (111 brand and generic names)
  • 307 moderate drug interactions (1470 brand and generic names)
  • 29 minor drug interactions (286 brand and generic names)

A total of 352 drugs are known to interact with Farxiga:

  • 1 major drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)
  • 325 moderate drug interactions (1457 brand and generic names)
  • 26 minor drug interactions (275 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Both hypoglycemia (low blood... View more
  • MetFORMIN should be taken with meals, and excessive alcohol intake (either short-term binge... View more
  • Alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Both hypoglycemia (low blood... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

June 14, 1996

March 03, 1995

January 08, 2014
WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

N/A

N/A
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