Humalog Insulin Lispro Vials
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Humalog Insulin Lispro Vials is a type of insulin delivery device (insulin pen) for using Humalog Insulin Lispro. Humalog is a rapid-acting human insulin analog indicated. It improves glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. You can deliver your insulin dosages more conveniently with the Syringe and Vial. After first-time usage, the vial 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 Vials used for?
Humalog Insulin Lispro, a human insulin analog with a quick onset of action, is found in the Insulin Lispro Humalog Vials and is used to help manage blood sugar levels in children and adults with diabetes mellitus. With the vial, you may conveniently deliver your Insulin Lispro dose with needles and syringes.
How does Humalog Insulin Lispro Vials work?
Humalog Insulin Lispro, a synthetic insulin analog that functions similarly to naturally occurring insulin, is already pre-filled in the Humalog Insulin Lispro Vials. 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. Humalog Insulin Lispro vials enables sugar to stay in your body’s cells, which may generate 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 force cells to respond. As a result, blood sugar imbalance 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 insulin or make it in tiny amounts. 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
Warnings and Precautions of Humalog Insulin Lispro
Even if you change the needle, do not share your Humalog Insulin Lispro Vials. 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. Also, if you’re blind or visually challenged, you shouldn’t use Humalog 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 Vials 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.
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 to reduced blood potassium (K+) levels. More severe side effects can include anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction, and other hypersensitivities or allergic reactions.
Storing Insulin Lispro Humalog KwikPens, Humalog Vials and Humalog Cartridges
- Unopened Humalog Insulin Lispro Vials should be stored in a refrigerator, 36°F–46°F (2°C to 8°C)
- Discard the pen if the liquid is frozen.
- You can keep the Humalog Insulin Lispro Vials in refrigerated condition after the first use.
- Throw away the Humalog Insulin Lispro Vials after 28 days of first use, even if enough remains in the pen.
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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.
