Humalog Insulin Lispro Cartridges 100 Units / mL
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Humalog Insulin Lispro Cartridges are filled with Insulin Lispro and are used with Humalog KwikPen to deliver the blood. HUMALOG is a rapid-acting human insulin analog indicated. It improves glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. You can conveniently provide your insulin dosages with the KwikPen, a disposable, pre-filled mealtime insulin pen. A pen is a handy tool that lets you administer your dose subcutaneously (under the skin) without needing a vial, needle, or syringe. After first-time usage, the pen can be stored without refrigeration below 86°F (30°C) and must be used within 28 days or discarded, even if it still contains Humalog.
What is Humalog Insulin Lispro Cartridges used for?
Humalog Insulin Lispro, a human insulin analog with a quick onset of action, is found in the Humalog KwikPen and is used to help manage blood sugar levels in children and adults with diabetes mellitus. With the KwikPen, you may conveniently deliver your Insulin Lispro dose without worrying about using the correct injection technique or dealing with extra supplies like vials, needles, syringes, etc.
How does Humalog Insulin Lispro Cartridges work?
Humalog Insulin Lispro, a synthetic insulin analog that functions similarly to naturally occurring insulin, is already pre-filled in the Humalog Insulin Lispro KwikPens or Humalog Insulin Lispro Cartridges. The pancreas’ beta cells create insulin in healthy individuals. Naturally produced insulin helps absorb blood sugar into the liver, fat, and skeletal muscle cells, thus regulating blood sugar levels. Additionally, it prevents the liver from producing sugar and lessens the sugar released back into the bloodstream. This enables sugar to stay in your body’s cells, which converts into energy to carry out all essential bodily activities.
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
When a person has type 2 diabetes, body cells become resistant to insulin. As a result, your body makes more insulin to get cells to respond. Excess insulin will lead to imbalance, and your blood sugar will rise, leading to type 2 diabetes. High blood sugar can cause serious health problems causing amputation or affecting your heart, vision, and kidneys.
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is an immune system disorder in which the body cannot make or produce insulin in a tiny amount.
Insulin lispro injection is a rapid-acting human insulin analog—this type of insulin by using DNA technology utilizing a non-pathogenic laboratory strain of Escherichia coli. With the KwikPen’s small size and uncomplicated design, you can accurately, conveniently, and on-the-go regulate your blood sugar levels at home or while on the road.
Four different forms of Humalog Insulin Lispro are available:
- HUMALOG – insulin lispro injection, solution.
- HUMALOG KWIKPEN – insulin lispro injection, solution.
- HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN – insulin lispro injection, solution.
- HUMALOG TEMPO PEN – insulin lispro injection, solution.
The different packages are:
- 10 mL multiple-dose vial
- 3 mL multiple-dose vial
- 3 mL single-patient-use Humalog KwikPen
- 3 mL single-patient-use Humalog Tempo Pen
- 3 mL single-patient-use Humalog Junior KwikPen
- 3 mL single-patient-use Humalog Cartridges
Storing Insulin Lispro Humalog KwikPens, Humalog Vials and Humalog Cartridges
- Do not store an unopened Humalog Insulin Lispro Cartridges in a refrigerator, 36°F–46°F (2°C to 8°C)
- Discard the pen if the liquid is frozen.
- You can store the Humalog Insulin Lispro Cartridges in refrigerated condition after the first use
- Throw away the Humalog Insulin Lispro Cartridges after 28 days of first use, even if there is enough in the pen.
Warnings and Precautions – Humalog Insulin Lispro Cartridges
Do not share Humalog Insulin Lispro Kwikpen even if you attach a new needle. Never use a syringe to transfer the insulin from your KwikPen. Syringes will not accurately measure insulin in units/mL. A severe overdose might follow, resulting in dangerously low blood sugar levels that could endanger your life. If you’re blind or visually challenged, you shouldn’t use the KwikPen without a trained user’s assistance.
Before you use your Humalog Insulin Lispro Kwikpen and Humalog Insulin Lispro Cartridges, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:
- You now have or previously had liver or kidney issues.
- You start working out more often than usual.
- You wish to alter your regular diet.
- You consume alcohol
- You’re crossing more than two time zones.
- You’re ill
- You are expecting a child or intend to have a child
- You take vitamins or other medications.
Humalog Insulin Lispro Cartridges Side Effects
Common adverse effects may include:
- Hypoglycemia
- Injection site reaction
Less common adverse effects may include:
- Diabetic Acidosis
- Lipoatrophy
- Hypokalemia
The most frequently reported side effect of Insulin Lispro is low blood sugar or hypoglycemia.
Symptoms of hypoglycemia may include:
- fast heartbeat,
- excessive hunger,
- headache,
- nausea,
- dizziness,
- confusion,
- weakness,
- blurred vision,
- tremor,
- drowsiness,
- sweating,
- trouble concentrating,
- seizure (convulsions).
It is common to experience localized allergic skin rashes. You may have swelling, redness, and itching where you got your injection. Factors like impurities in the skin cleansing solution or your injection technique may cause these rashes.
Insufficient insulin levels can cause diabetic acidosis, which could happen if you do not remember to take your insulin, take less than your doctor has suggested, overeat, get sick, or forget to take it altogether. The first signs usually appear gradually over hours or days and include feeling tired, thirsty, flushed, and lacking in appetite. More severe symptoms include quickened heartbeat and heavy breathing. Without treatment, it may cause a coma, loss of consciousness, or even death. You must get medical attention immediately if you encounter any of these symptoms.
Rarely the subcutaneous injection of insulin can cause either lipohypertrophy, or the growth or thickening of tissue, or lipoatrophy, which is a depression in your skin. Contact your doctor immediately if you detect any changes at or near the injection site for any of these problems.
Other less commonly reported side effects can include hypokalemia due.
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Remember that regular physical exercise is crucial to treating diabetes or managing prediabetes, along with your diet planning, weight management, and medications. Because your cells become more responsive to insulin while you are active, your blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, can be lowered more successfully. Take your medications regularly and follow up with your healthcare specialist.
