Product introduction
Humalog Mix 50 100IU/ml Cartridge 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 100IU/ml Cartridge 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 100IU/ml Cartridge 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 of Humalog Mix Suspension for Injection
- Diabetes
Benefits of Humalog Mix Suspension for Injection
In Diabetes
Humalog Mix 50 100IU/ml Cartridge contains Insulin Lispro Protamine, that has a prolonged duration of action as well as Insulin Lispro, that has a fast onset of action. Together, they ensure rapid and consistent sugar control that helps control blood sugar levels for an entire day. It is given as an injection and your doctor or nurse will train you on the correct way to inject it. Managing blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Side effects of Humalog Mix Suspension for Injection
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
Common 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)
How to use Humalog Mix Suspension for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Humalog Mix Suspension for Injection works
Humalog Mix 50 100IU/ml Cartridge is a combination of two medicines: insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine. Insulin lispro has a fast onset of action, while insulin lispro protamine has a prolonged duration of action. Together, they ensure rapid and consistent sugar control by facilitating the reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and suppressing the production of sugar in the liver.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Humalog Mix 50 100IU/ml Cartridge
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Humalog Mix 50 100IU/ml Cartridge 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 100IU/ml Cartridge 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 100IU/ml Cartridge 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 100IU/ml Cartridge 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.
Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Humalog Mix 50 100IU/ml Cartridge 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.
Regular monitoring of glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.
What if you forget to take Humalog Mix Suspension for Injection?
If you have missed a dose of Humalog Mix 50 100IU/ml Cartridge, your blood sugar level may become too high (hyperglycemia). Check your blood sugar and then take the next dose accordingly.
| Weight | 3 g |
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