General Information on Humalog Insulin Vial
Humalog Insulin Vial is used for treating diabetes mellitus in children and adult patients. It is given to patients who need insulin for maintaining normal glucose homeostasis.
Active ingredient in the medicine is Insulin Lispro, which is a fast-acting form of insulin analog. Insulin Lispro allows the medicine to get absorbed quickly as compared to the regular insulin.
The medicine works by lowering the level of glucose in the patient’s body. The medicine is available in the form of a subcutaneous injection. Because it is a fast-acting insulin form, you will usually be advised to take a longer-acting insulin form along with it.
Side effects of Humalog Insulin Vial
Before you buy Humalog Insulin Vial, inform your doctor if you have a liver or kidney disease, adrenal, pituitary or thyroid gland problem, diabetic ketoacidosis or a nerve related problem. Special adjustments will be needed if you have a smoking or drinking habit, if you are on a low-salt diet, if you are fasting or if your blood is deficient in sodium content.
Some patients may develop local area reaction after receiving Humalog Insulin Vial injection. Common symptoms of such condition include mild pain, redness, swelling or itching at the site of injection. You should seek medical help if oozing or extreme inflammation happens in the area, or if you local area reaction does not improve within 2-3 days of receiving the injection.
Seek immediate medical attention if you develop drowsiness, dizziness, unusual hunger, weakness, wheezing, trouble concentrating, unusual sweating, difficulty breathing, swelling, tremors, seizures, slurred speech, mood changes, headache, loss of consciousness, irregular or fast heart rate, fainting, chills, confusion or changes in vision after receiving the injection. These may be signs of a serious underlying condition and needs to be treated as soon as possible.
Some hypersensitive patients may develop an allergic reaction to the medicine. Stop using the medicine immediately if you develop hives on body, facial swelling, difficulty breathing or severe dizziness after receiving the injection. Seek medical help immediately if these symptoms do not improve even after discontinuing the medicine.
Dosage of Humalog Insulin Vial
Usually, your doctor will give you Humalog Insulin Vial 0.5 to 1 unit per kg of your body weight per day. However, the dosage given to you largely depends on your medical condition and other medicines that you are taking at present. Your doctor may change your dosage from time to time, depending on other medical conditions you may happen to suffer from, your stress levels, your meal patterns and your response to the treatment.
The injection is given to the patient subcutaneously, usually before 15 minutes of taking food or immediately after that.
Drug Interactions of Humalog Insulin Vial
Your doctor will not recommend you to buy Humalog Insulin Vial if you are already taking angiotensin converting inhibitors (such as fluoxetine, disopyramide or fenfluramine), beta blockers (such as reserpine, lithium or clonidine), corticosteroids (such as prednisone), hormonal contraceptives (such as birth control pills or injections), thyroid hormones (such as levothyroxine) or progesterones (such as medroxyprogesterone).
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.
