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Humalog - Insulin Lispro - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

Insulin lispro is a synthetic product almost identical to human insulin and is used to treat diabetes mellitus.
It starts working faster and lasts for a shorter period of time than regular insulin.
Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and blindness.

Insulin may cause minor and usually temporary side effects such as rash, irritation or redness at the injection site.
Too much insulin can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
The symptoms include cold sweat, shaking, rapid heart rate, weakness, headache, fainting.
If you experience these symptoms, eat a quick source of sugar such as glucose (glutose, etc.
) table sugar, orange juice, honey, or non-diet soda.
Tell your doctor about the reaction.
To help prevent hypoglycemia, eat meals on a regular schedule.
Too little insulin can cause symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) which include confusion, drowsiness, flushing, rapid breathing, fruity breath odor or increased urination.
If these symptoms occur contact your doctor.
Your insulin dose needs adjustment.
Inform your doctor if you experience.

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Insulin may be stored under refrigeration up to the expiration date noted on the package and must be discarded after that date.
Consult your pharmacist for the storage requirements of your particular form/type of insulin, including room temperature storage options.
Do not expose insulin to heat or sunlight.
Do not freeze.

Insulin must be injected.
Learn the proper way to inject insulin.
Check the dose carefully.
Clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol.
Change the injection site daily to prevent skin bulges or pockets.
Do not inject cold insulin.
The insulin container you are currently using can be kept at room temperature.
The length of time you can store it at room temp.
depends on the product.
Consult your pharmacist.
Insulin lispro is frequently injected 10 to 15 minutes before a meal.
It may also be injected immediately after a meal.
Ask your pharmacist or nurse for details of injecting insulin as it varies depending on your insulin treatment plan.
Monitor your urine or blood sugar as prescribed.
Keep track of your results.
This is very important in order to determine the correct insulin dose.
Follow all of your doctor's directions carefully.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include headache, sweating, shakiness, increased hunger, changes in vision, nervousness, tiredness, seizures, and loss of consciousness.

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you use, especially of.

It is very important to follow your insulin regimen exactly.
Do not miss any doses of insulin.
Discuss specific instructions with your doctor now, in case you miss a dose of insulin in the future.

Do not share this medication with others.
It is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to understand diabetes and all important aspects of its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, use of medications and getting regular eye, foot, and medical exams.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep all medical appointments.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy.
Regularly check your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.