HUMALOG INSULIN LISPRO PENFILL 3 ML

Yes, HUMALOG INSULIN LISPRO PENFILL 3 ML is considered safe to use in pregnancy if prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor if you become pregnant or are planning to become pregnant while using HUMALOG INSULIN LISPRO PENFILL 3 ML. Your dosage may need to be adjusted by your doctor and you may also require more frequent blood glucose monitoring.

The most common side effect of HUMALOG INSULIN LISPRO PENFILL 3 ML is hypoglycemia. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate and feeling anxious or shaky. It happens more often if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with it. Hence, regular monitoring of the blood sugar level is important. Always carry some sugary candies, glucose/glucon-D or fruit juice with you.

If you are a type 1 diabetes patient, then yes, you have to take HUMALOG INSULIN LISPRO PENFILL 3 ML for the rest of your life. This is because your body is unable to produce sufficient insulin and therefore you would need HUMALOG INSULIN LISPRO PENFILL 3 ML as an external source of insulin. However, if you are a type 2 diabetes patient, in some cases your doctor may ask you to stop HUMALOG INSULIN LISPRO PENFILL 3 ML if you are able to manage your diabetes with proper exercise, diet and oral medicines.

Unopened cartridges and unused pre-filled pens of HUMALOG INSULIN LISPRO PENFILL 3 ML must be stored in a refrigerator where the temperature is between 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze and do not use HUMALOG INSULIN LISPRO PENFILL 3 ML if it has been frozen. When the cartridge has been inserted into the injection pen, it should not be refrigerated and should be kept at room temperature, below 86°F (30°C) and must be used within 28 days or be discarded, even if they still contain HUMALOG INSULIN LISPRO PENFILL 3 ML.

Yes, hypoglycemia is the most common side effect of HUMALOG INSULIN LISPRO PENFILL 3 ML is hypoglycemia. It happens more often if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with it. So, don’t skip meals and be consistent in the timing and amount of your meals. Take some snacks as per your requirement if you over exercise. Always carry some glucose tablets, honey or fruit juice with you. Regular monitoring of the blood sugar level is important. Take all your medicines prescribed by the doctor on time and consult your doctor if you notice any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels.

Wash your hands before injecting. Choose a site for injection and clean the skin as instructed. Remove the pen cap and wipe the same site is not used more than once in a month. Remove the paper tab from the pen needle and then screw the needle tightly on top of the pen. Select the prescribed dose and then place the pen at around 90 degrees at the chosen injection site and press the dose button. Hold the pen in the same position for around 10 seconds to make sure the entire insulin is injected into the skin. Remove the needle, unscrew it and discard it. Place the cap on the pen and store it.

No, HUMALOG INSULIN LISPRO PENFILL 3 ML solution must not be mixed with any other insulin preparation. Also, do not mix insulin in vials with insulin in cartridges.

HUMALOG INSULIN LISPRO PENFILL 3 ML is injected under the skin (subcutaneously). Your doctor will show you the area of your skin where you should inject it. Try not to inject on the same spot every time. Rotate between the typical injection sites, such as abdomen, buttocks, upper legs, or upper arms. Never inject HUMALOG INSULIN LISPRO PENFILL 3 ML into a muscle or vein. Move to a new injection site every week or two. Inject in the same area of the body, making sure to move around within that area with each injection. Then move to another area of your body and repeat the process. Use the same area for at least a week to avoid extreme blood sugar variations.

Yes, you need to prime your pen before injecting. Priming means removing the air from the needle and insulin. Dial 2 units and keep the pen vertical, facing towards the ceiling. Now, press the dose button till a drop appears on the tip of the needle. If you are using the pen for the first time, you might have to repeat the process till a drop is visible.

Humalog Insulin Lispro Penfill 3 ML contains Insulin Lispro 100 Iu/ml.

Humalog Insulin Lispro Penfill 3 ML is listed at Rs. 1018.13 on Medkart. Prices can change — check the product page for the current price and pack size.

The dose of Humalog Insulin Lispro Penfill 3 ML depends on your condition, age, weight and other medicines you take, so it must be decided by your doctor. Follow the dose and duration on your prescription and do not change it on your own.

A generic medicine is one with the same active composition as the branded product — for Humalog Insulin Lispro Penfill 3 ML that is Insulin Lispro 100 Iu/ml. Medkart lists generic options by composition so you can compare. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from Humalog Insulin Lispro Penfill 3 ML.

Yes. Humalog Insulin Lispro Penfill 3 ML requires a valid doctor's prescription.

Humalog Insulin Lispro Penfill 3 ML is manufactured by Eli Lilly And Company India Private Limited.

Humalog Insulin Lispro Penfill 3 ML is supplied as a injection and is taken by the parenteral route.

Whether Humalog Insulin Lispro Penfill 3 ML can be taken daily, and for how long, depends on your condition and must be decided by your doctor. Do not start, extend or repeat a course of Humalog Insulin Lispro Penfill 3 ML on your own.

The timing of Humalog Insulin Lispro Penfill 3 ML depends on the dose your doctor prescribes and on the other medicines you take. Follow the timing on your prescription or ask your pharmacist.

No. Humalog Insulin Lispro Penfill 3 ML is a prescription medicine and should only be taken on a doctor's advice.

Store Humalog Insulin Lispro Penfill 3 ML in its original pack, below 25°C unless the pack states otherwise, away from direct sunlight and moisture, and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date on the pack.