Iletin I Regular - Insulin - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Iletin I Regular.
• Humulin, Iletin I NPH, Novolin
• IN-sue-lin

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• 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.

Iletin I Regular Miscellaneous Notes

• 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, 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.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• 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).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include unconsciousness, seizures, muscle weakness, slow or shallow breathing, headache, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, shakiness, nervousness, fast heartbeat, hunger, or sweating.

Iletin I Regular Storage Instructions

• 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.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before you use insulin, tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking especially.

Medicinal Applications

• Insulin is used to treat diabetes mellitus.
• Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and blindness.

Read Before Using Iletin I Regular (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have had allergic reactions, especially to beef, pork or human insulin and of your medical history especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• Insulin may cause minor and usually temporary side effects such as rash, irritation or redness at the injection site.
• To help prevent hypoglycemia, eat meals on a regular schedule.
• Too much insulin can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
• The symptoms include cold sweat, shaking, rapid heart rate, weakness, headache and fainting which, if untreated, may lead to slurred speech and other behaviors that resemble drunkenness.
• 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.
• Too little insulin can cause symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) which include confusion, drowsiness, rapid breathing, fruity breath odor, increased urination or unusual thirst.
• If these symptoms occur, contact your doctor.
• Your insulin dose needs adjustment.
• In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction include.

Usage Instructions

• 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 is frequently injected 30 minutes before a meal.
• Some inject at bedtime.
• 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.