Humalog Injection Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Insulin Lispro
Used For
Diabetes Management
How it works
Insulin lispro is a recombinant DNA sourced human insulin analogue. HUMALOG consists of zinc-insulin lispro crystals dissolved in a clear fluid. HUMALOG is used to control high blood sugar (glucose) in people with diabetes. HUMALOG takes effect more rapidly and has a shorter duration of activity as compared to regular insulin.
Humalog Injection Usage And Safety
Dosage
Insulin Lispro
Side Effects
Hypoglycemia , Diabetic Acidosis and Coma , lipoatrophy (depression in the skin), lipohypertrophy (enlargement or thickening of tissue), or localized cutaneous amyloidosis (skin lumps) , Allergy to Insulin: Patients occasionally experience redness, swelling, and itching at the site of injection of insulin.
Drug Interactions
Corticosteroids, or thyroid replacement therapy , birth control pills, injections and patches , oral antidiabetic agents, salicylates (aspirin), sulfa antibiotics, certain antidepressants (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), beta-blockers, alcohol, ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers , thiazolidinediones (such as rosiglitazone and pioglitazone), alone or in combination with other antidiabetic agents (including insulin).
Indication
HUMALOG is a man-made fast-acting insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.
When not to Use
Do not take HUMALOG if you: • are having an episode of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). • have an allergy to HUMALOG or any of the ingredients in HUMALOG.
Humalog Injection Precautions
Precaution
Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar is the most common adverse effect experienced by insulin users. Blood glucose monitoring is recommended for all patients with diabetes. Uncorrected hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic reactions can cause loss of consciousness, coma or even death.
Humalog Injection Warnings
Warning 1
HUMALOG should not be used if it is not water-clear and colourless or if it has formed a deposit of solid particles on the wall of the cartridge.
Warning 2
Any change of insulin regimen should be made cautiously and only under medical supervision. Changes in purity, strength, brand (manufacturer), type (regular, NPH, etc), species (beef, pork, beef-pork, human), and/or method of manufacture (recombinant DNA versus animal-source insulin) may result in the need for a change in dosage.
Warning 3
This human insulin analogue differs from other insulins because it has a unique structure, a very quick onset of action and a short duration of activity. HUMALOG should be given within 15 minutes before a meal or when necessary shortly after a meal instead (within 20 minutes of the start of the meal). The short duration of action of HUMALOG means that if you have Type 1 diabetes you also need to use a longer-acting insulin to give the best glucose control (except when using an insulin infusion pump)
Humalog Injection Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store in a refrigerator (2°C–8°C). Do not Freeze .
