Insulin Lispro Protamine-Insulin Lispro Mix75/25 Kwikpen(Subcutaneous)
Insulin Lispro Protamine-Insulin Lispro Mix75/25 Kwikpen(Subcutaneous)
胰岛素是一种激素,通过降低工作水平of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin lispro is afast-actinginsulin. Insulin lispro protamine is anintermediate-actinginsulin. This combination insulin starts to work within 10 to 20 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 hours, and keeps working for up to 24 hours.
Insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine is a combination medicine used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus. This medicine may be used for type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What isInsulin Lispro Protamine-Insulin Lispro Mix75/25 Kwikpen(Subcutaneous)used for?
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Type 1
- Autoimmune Disorder
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (in DM Type I)
- Diabetic Coma (in DM Type I)
- Diabetic Coma (in DM Type II)
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (in DM Type II)
warnings
What is the most important information I should know aboutInsulin Lispro Protamine-Insulin Lispro Mix75/25 Kwikpen(Subcutaneous)?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to insulin lispro, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- liver or kidney disease; or
- low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia).
Tell your doctor if you also take pioglitazone or rosiglitazone (sometimes contained in combinations with glimepiride or metformin).Taking certain oral diabetes medicines while you are using insulin may increase your risk of serious heart problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Follow your doctor's instructions about using insulinif you are pregnant or you become pregnant.Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby.
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What are the side effects ofInsulin Lispro Protamine-Insulin Lispro Mix75/25 Kwikpen(Subcutaneous)?
Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of insulin allergy:redness or swelling where an injection was given, itchy skin rash over the entire body, trouble breathing, fast heartbeats, feeling like you might pass out, or swelling in your tongue or throat.
马上打电话给你的医生如果你有:
- fluid retention--weight gain, swelling in your hands or feet, feeling short of breath; or
- low potassium--leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling.
Common side effects may include:
- low blood sugar;
- itching, mild skin rash; or
- thickening or hollowing of the skin where you injected the medicine.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I takeInsulin Lispro Protamine-Insulin Lispro Mix75/25 Kwikpen(Subcutaneous)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Follow your doctor's instructions about using insulinif you are pregnant or you become pregnant.Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while takingInsulin Lispro Protamine-Insulin Lispro Mix75/25 Kwikpen(Subcutaneous)?
Insulin can cause low blood sugar. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.
Avoid medication errors by always checking the medicine label before injecting your insulin.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can cause low blood sugar and may interfere with your diabetes treatment.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeInsulin Lispro Protamine-Insulin Lispro Mix75/25 Kwikpen(Subcutaneous)?
UseInsulin Lispro Protamine-Insulin Lispro Mix75/25 Kwikpen(Subcutaneous)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Insulin is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider can teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.Do not inject insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine into a vein.
Use this medication within 15 minutes before eating a meal.
If you use an injection pen,use only the injection pen that comes with insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine. Attach a new needle before each use. Do not transfer the insulin from the pen into a syringe.
Your care provider will show you the best places on your body to inject this insulin. Use a different place each time you give an injection. Do not inject into the same place two times in a row.
Do not inject this medicine into skin that is damaged, tender, bruised, pitted, thickened, scaly, or has a scar or hard lump.
Never share an injection pen, cartridge, or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed.Sharing these devices can allow infections or disease to pass from one person to another.
Use a disposable needle and syringe only once. Follow any state or local laws about throwing away used needles and syringes. Use a puncture-proof "sharps" disposal container (ask your pharmacist where to get one and how to throw it away). Keep this container out of the reach of children and pets.
You may have low blood sugar(hypoglycemia)and feel very hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. To quickly treat hypoglycemia, eat or drink a fast-acting source of sugar (fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins, or non-diet soda).
Your doctor may prescribe a glucagon injection kit in case you have severe hypoglycemia. Be sure your family or close friends know how to give you this injection in an emergency.
Also watch for signs of high blood sugar(hyperglycemia)such as increased thirst or urination.
Blood sugar levels can be affected by stress, illness, surgery, exercise, alcohol use, or skipping meals.Ask your doctor before changing your dose or medication schedule.
Insulin is only part of a complete treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, regular blood sugar testing, and special medical care. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely.
Keep this medicine in its original container protected from heat and light. Do not draw insulin from a vial into a syringe until you are ready to give an injection. Do not freeze insulin or store it near the cooling element in a refrigerator.Throw away any insulin that has been frozen.
Storing unopened (not in use) insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine:
- Refrigerate and use until expiration date; or
- Store at room temperature and use thevialwithin 28 days or use theinjection penwithin 10 days.
Storing opened (in use) insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine:
- Store thevialin a refrigerator or at room temperature and use within 28 days.
- Store theinjection penat room temperature(do not refrigerate)and use within 10 days. Do not store the injection pen with a needle attached.
This medicine should look cloudy. Do not use the medicine if it looks clear or has particles in it.Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
In case of emergency, wear or carry medical identification to let others know you have diabetes.
Since this medicine is used before meals, you may not be on a timed dosing schedule. Whenever you use the medicine, be sure to eat a meal within 15 minutes.Do notuse two doses at one time.
在所有时间保持胰岛素的手。Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.