General Information on Humalog 50/50 Insulin Cartridge
Humalog 50/50 Insulin Cartridge is used for treating type 1 insulin dependent diabetes in adult patients. It is a mixture of 50% insulin lispro injection and 50% insulin lispro protamine suspension.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the body. Insulin lispro protamine is intermediate acting form of the insulin, while insulin lispro is the fast-acting one. The medicine works by lowering blood sugar levels in the patient’s body.
The medicine is available in the form of subcutaneous injection. Your doctor will usually advise you to buy Humalog 50/50 Insulin Cartridge along with other long-acting forms of insulin.
Side effects of Humalog 50/50 Insulin Cartridge
Before you buy Humalog 50/50 Insulin Cartridge, inform your doctor if you have a kidney or liver disease as such patients may have more risks of developing serious side effects of the drug.
Insulin is given to the patient only as part of a complete program that may include regular blood sugar tests, dental care, eye care, foot care, weight control, exercise and diet plan. Follow your medicine dosage, exercise routine and diet plan very closely. Making changes in any of these may have effect on your blood sugar level.
Low blood sugar is a very common side effect of Humalog 50 50 Insulin Cartridge, symptoms of which include rapid breathing, headache, weakness, hunger, sweating, irritability, tremors, trouble concentrating, fainting, seizures or fast heartbeat. Always carry a glucose tablet or candy with you so that you can eat it whenever you experience any of these signs.
In some cases, the medicine may also lead to hypokalemia or low potassium level in your blood. Inform your doctor immediately if you develop uneven heart rate, increased urination, extreme thirst, confusion, muscle weakness, limp feeling or leg discomfort.
Inform your doctor if you develop thickening, redness, swelling or itching at the site of injection.
Some patients may also develop an allergy to insulin. Symptoms of such allergy include itching and skin rash on entire body, trouble breathing, wheezing, sweating or fast heart rate. Notify your doctor at once if you develop any of these symptoms.
Dosage of Humalog 50/50 Insulin Cartridge
Each ml of Humalog 50/50 Insulin Cartridge contains 100 units of the medicine. Each Humalog unit has same effect to lower down glucose level as one regular human insulin unit. However, the effects of Humalog are more rapid and stay for a shorter duration of time. The dosage recommended to you depends largely on your body weight. Usually, your doctor will give you 0.3 units of medicine per kg of your body weight.
You should take this injection 15 minutes before taking your food.
Drug Interactions of Humalog 50/50 Insulin Cartridge
Do not take Humalog 50 50 Insulin Cartridge if you are already taking beta blockers (e.g. atenolol, nadolol, metoprolol or labetalol) or other medicines such as reserpine, clonidine or albuterol.
Also let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications, including health supplements , prescription and non-prescription medicines, and herbal preparations.
Pharmacist Notes: We ship all insulin with ice packs as per the manufacturers
guidelines. The medicine will remain cool for the majority of the
shipping time however the last few days the product will likely reach
room temperature. Once you receive the insulin, immediately restore it
to the fridge and use prior to the expiration date. Insulin may
remain outside of the fridge for up to 30 days.
