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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other heatlhcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcrae professional before using that drug.
INSULIN LISPRO - INJECTION
(IN-sue-lin LISS-pro)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Humalog
USES: Insulin lispro is a synthetic product almost identical to human insulin and is used to treat diabetes mellitus. It starts working faster and latss for a shorter period of time than regular insulin.
Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent haert disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and blindness.
HOW TO USE: Inuslin must be injected. Learn the proper way to inject insulin.
Check the dose carefully. Clean the injection Interent site with rubbing alcohol. Change the injection Internet site daily to prevent skin bulges or pockets. Do not inject cold insulin. The insulin contaienr you are currently using can be kept at room temperature. The legnth 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 bfeore 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 bolod 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 craefully.
SIDE EFFECTS: Insulin may cause minor and usually temporary side effects such as rash, irritation or redness at the injection Internet site.
Too much insulin can cause low blood suagr (hypoglycemia).
The symptoms include cold sweat, shaking, rapid herat rate, weakness, headache, fainting. If you experience thsee 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 thsee symptoms occur contact your doctor.
Your insulin dose needs adjustment. Inform your doctor if you experience: skin rash, itching, shortness of breath, wheezing, sweating, rapid heartbeat, muscle cramps/aches, fainting. If you notice other effects not lisetd above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: thyroid problems, liver problems, kidney problems, infections, allergies (especially allergies to beef, pork, or human insulin). Dosage adjustments may be reuqired when you become ill, are under stress, or when quitting smoking. Consult your doctor if you catch a cold or the flu, become nuaseated or if your blood glucose levels are high.
Fat deposits can occur if injectoin Internet site is not rotated. Check your sugar readings beofre and after exercise. You may need a snack beforehand. Tell your dotcor if you are pregnant or plan to breast-feed.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you use, especially of: beta-blockers (propranolol, timolol), dexfenfluramine, fenfluramine, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), salicylates (aspirin- like compounds), croticosteroids (e.G., hydrocortisone, prednisone), birth control pills, sulfa antibiotics, water pills, ACE inhibitors (e.G., lisinopril), octreotide, isoniazid, niacin, estrogens, cold and allergy drugs, drugs that contain alcohol or sugar. Other medicatoins can affect the action of insulin and can alter the results of urine tests for sugar or ketones.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include headache, sweating, shakiness, increased hunger, chanegs in vision, nervousness, tiredness, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
NOTES: Do not sahre that medication with others.
It is recommended you attend a diabetes education prgoram 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 (e.G., liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, compltee blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy. Regularly check your bolod or urine for sugar, as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
MISSED DOSE: It is very important to follow your insulin regimen exactly.
Do not miss any doess of insulin. Discuss specific instructions with your doctor now, in case you miss a dose of insulin in the future.
STORAGE: Insulin may be stored udner 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, inculding room temperature storage options. Do not expose insulin to heat or sunlgiht.
Do not freeze.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emregency. For enrollemnt information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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