Humalog Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml 3.0 ml in 1 pre-filled pen

All Details About Humalog Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Humalog Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml

Description:

Humalog Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml is a medicine used to improve blood sugar control in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is a fast-acting type of insulin that helps lower blood sugar levels after meals and reduces the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes.

Humalog Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml is normally prescribed along with a long-acting type of insulin or other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. It should be taken 15 minutes before a meal. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Humalog Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Check your blood sugar levels regularly, keep track of your results, and share them with your doctor. This is very important to work out the correct dose of the medicine for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine are low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and weight gain. To prevent this, it is important to always inject the correct dose of medicine, have regular meals, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Drinking excessive alcohol can also lead to a fall in your blood sugar levels. Other side effects include allergic reactions at the injection site, like redness, swelling, or hard lumps (lipodystrophy). Some people may also notice itching and rash while taking it.

Do not use this medicine when you have low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart problems before starting treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor, as the dose may need to be changed.

Uses:

Diabetes

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Humalog Mix

Weight gain
Infusion site reaction
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Edema (swelling)
Skin rash
Lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Humalog Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Humalog Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Humalog Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Humalog Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Humalog Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Humalog Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.

FAQs:

How do I inject the dose of my insulin?

Wash your hands before injecting. Opt a site for injection. Immaculate the skin as instructed. Remove the outer needle cap. Stabilize the skin by spreading it or pinching up a large area. Insert the needle as instructed. Press the knob. Pull the needle out and apply gentle pressure over the injection site for several seconds. Do not rub the area. Using the outer needle cap, unscrew the needle and dispose of it safely. Employ of injection sites should be rotated so that the same site is not used more than approximately once a month.

What should I do if the dose knob of the pen is hard to push?

Pushing the dose knob of the pen more slowly will make it easier to inject. Your needle may be blocked. Attach a new needle and get the pen ready by releasing a small amount of insulin.

What should I do if I am experiencing any side effects?

If you are experiencing any side effects, please contact your doctor.

Which drugs can increase the insulin requirement of a patient?

Insulin requirements may be increased by medications with hyperglycemic activity (medicines that increase glucose levels) such as corticosteroids, isoniazid, certain lipid-lowering drugs (e.g., niacin), estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, and thyroid replacement therapy.

Which drugs can decrease the insulin requirement of a patient?

Insulin requirements may be decreased in the presence of drugs that increase insulin sensitivity or have hypoglycemic (glucose-lowering) activity, such as oral antidiabetic agents, salicylates, sulfa antibiotics, certain antidepressants (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, beta-adrenergic blockers, inhibitors of pancreatic function (e.g., octreotide), and alcohol. Beta-adrenergic blockers may mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia in some patients.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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