About Humulin Insulin N KwikPen
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Humulin Insulin N is an isophane insulin human suspension [NPH] U-100. It is an intermediate-acting human insulin. It is used to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients. Humulin N is offered in a prefilled disposable insulin pen.
What is dosage of Humulin Insulin N KwikPen?
Humulin Insulin N KwikPen (“Pen”) is a disposable single-patient-use prefilled pen containing 300 units of HUMULIN N. You can give yourself more than one dose from the Pen. Each turn (click) of the Dose Knob dials one unit of Insulin. You can administer from 1 to 60 units in a single injection.
It can be administered subcutaneously in the abdominal wall, thigh, upper arm, or buttocks. The patient should rotate the injection site to reduce the risk of lipodystrophy and localized cutaneous amyloidosis. Your doctor will adjust the dosage based on metabolic needs and glucose monitoring trends.
Humulin Insulin N is available as an injectable suspension of 100 units per mL (U-100) in the following formats:
- 10 mL multiple-dose Humulin Insulin N Vials.
- 3 mL multiple-dose Humulin Insulin N Vials.
- 3 mL single-patient-use HUMULIN N KwikPens.
Humulin can be mixed with other Insulin, and the mixture solution can be injected immediately without waiting. It can be used with prandial Insulin if indicated. Humulin N may be mixed with Humulin R or Humalog before injection.
Humulin Insulin N may be used with prandial Insulin if indicated. Humulin N may be mixed with Humulin R or Humalog before injection.
- While mixing HUMULIN N with HUMULIN R, HUMULIN R should be drawn into the syringe first.
- While mixing HUMULIN N with HUMALOG, HUMALOG should be drawn into the syringe first.
Warnings and Reactions of Humulin Insulin N KwikPen
Never share HUMULIN INSULIN N KwikPens with other patients, even if you use a new needle. Same way, do not share needles or syringes when using HUMULIN. This is to avoid the risk of transmission of blood-borne pathogens.
Monitor your condition each time the doctor changes your dose for hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
Do not inject Insulin in the same area to prevent lipodystrophy or localized cutaneous amyloidosis.
Symptoms of Hypoglycaemia may include:
- dizziness or light-headedness
- blurred vision
- anxiety, irritability, or mood changes
- sweating
- slurred speech
- hunger
- confusion or drowsiness
- shakiness
- weakness
- headache
- fast heartbeat
- feeling jittery
Allergic Reactions of Humulin Insulin N KwikPen
Some patients taking HUMULIN INSULIN N may experience
- erythema
- local Edema
- pruritus
- Peripheral Edema – sodium retention and Edema
- Lipodystrophy
- Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis
- Weight gain – attributed to the anabolic effects of Insulin
- Immunogenicity – development of antibodies that may react with human Insulin (observed in all external Insulin)
- Hypoglycemia or fluctuation of the effectiveness of HUMULIN N when it is co-administered with other drugs
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Storage and Usage of Humulin Insulin N KwikPen
10 mL multiple-dose Humulin Insulin N Vials or 3 mL multiple-dose Humulin Insulin N Vials:
- Unopened – Refrigerate but do not freeze.
- Unopened – at room temperature for 31 days.
- Opened – Until expiration date or before 31 days, whether refrigerated or kept at room temperature
3 mL single-patient-use HUMULIN INSULIN N KwikPen:
- Unopened – Refrigerate but do not freeze.
- Unopened – at room temperature for 14 days.
- Opened – Until expiration date or before 14 days, whether refrigerated or kept at room temperature
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.
