General Information on Humalog Mix 50 50 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens
Humalog Mix 50 50 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens are used for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. Active ingredient in the medicine is Biphasic Insulin Lispro.
The medicine works by binding to the insulin receptors available in the body cells, causing the liver, fat tissue and muscle to absorb more glucose from the blood stream. It also reduces glucose content that liver produces.
The medicine has two types of insulin: 50% insulin lispro and 50% insulin lispro protamine. The combination of these two insulin types is termed as biphasic insulin lispro.
Being a fast-acting form of insulin, Humalog Mix 50 50 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens start acting within 15 minutes of administration, and their effect last for around 2 to 5 hours.
Side effects of Humalog Mix 50 50 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens
Do not buy Humalog Mix 50 50 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens if you have an allergy to insulin, if you are on a low-salt diet or if you are fasting.
Patients using Humalog Mix 50 50 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens should limit their alcohol intake, as alcohol may mask the signs of low blood sugar. It may also reduce the effects of the medicine, making it less effective for the patient.
Most commonly, your blood glucose level may become too low because of Humalog Mix 50 50 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of low blood sugar including sudden hunger, shakiness, weakness, fast heart beat, numbness in mouth, sudden tiredness or dizziness, headache, confusion, trouble concentrating, unusual sweating or blurred vision. Always carry a hard candy or glucose tablet along with you, so that you can have it whenever you feel that your glucose levels are going too low.
Local area reaction may also occur, identified by redness, pain, itching or swelling at the site where the prefilled pen was inserted. Inform your doctor without fail if any of these symptoms worsen or persist. Also, seek medical help if you develop skin thickening in the area.
Insulin is a natural hormone and therefore, it rarely causes any allergic reaction in patients. However, you should seek medical attention immediately if you develop any signs of allergy. Such signs include chest tightness, hives, and shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, severe dizziness or facial swelling.
Dosage of Humalog Mix 50 50 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens
The dosage of medicine recommended to you depends on your medical condition, your stress level, meal patterns, other medical conditions you have and medicines you are taking at present.
Use the pen around 15 minutes before having your food, or immediately after that.
Drug Interactions of Humalog Mix 50 50 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens
Do not buy Humalog Mix 50 50 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens along with beta blockers (clonidine, lithium or reserpine), corticosteroids (prednisone), thyroid hormones (levothyroxine), progesterones (medroxyprogesterone), ACE inhibitors (fluoxetine, fenfluramien or disopyramide) or hormonal contraceptive (birth control pills).
Other than these listed interactions, inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you are taking at present, along with any herbal preparations and health supplements.
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.
