General Information on Humalog Mix 75 25 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens
Humalog Mix 75 25 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens are used for the control and maintenance of blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The medicine combines two man-made insulin forms: 25% fast-acting insulin lispro and 75% intermediate-acting insulin lispro protamine. This combination of different forms of insulin starts affecting much faster and its effects last much longer as compared to regular form of insulin.
Insulin is a substance that is important for your body to utilize sugar in your diet properly. The medicine works by replacing insulin that is no longer produced by your body naturally. By replacing insulin in your body, your blood sugar level is lowered down, which results in prevention of kidney damage, nerve problem, blindness, sexual function problem, loss of limbs and other issues associated with high blood sugar.
Side effects of Humalog Mix 75 25 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens
Before you buy Humalog Mix 75 25 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens, inform your doctor if you have a liver or kidney disease, or if you are allergic to manmade form of insulin.
In some cases, the medicine may lead to reduction in blood sugar more than needed. In such a situation, you may start experiencing symptoms of low blood sugar including severe dizziness, blurred vision, shaking, chills, tingling in feet or hands, hunger, fainting, headache, weakness, fast heartbeat, cold sweats or drowsiness. Limit alcohol intake, as it may increase your chances of developing low blood sugar. Also, carry a hard candy, table sugar or honey with you, so that you can take it whenever you feel any of these symptoms that indicate low blood sugar.
Low potassium level in the blood or hypokalemia may also happen because of Humalog Mix 75 25 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens. Symptoms of such condition include weakness, muscle cramps or irregular heartbeat. Inform your doctor immediately if you encounter any of these symptoms.
Local area reaction can also occur at the site where the prefilled pen was inserted. Symptoms of such a reaction include swelling, itching, redness or pain in the area. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
Dosage of Humalog Mix 75 25 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens
The dosage recommended to you depends on your medical condition and your response to the treatment. Humalog Mix 75 25 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens are inserted under your skin in the thighs, upper arms or abdomen. It is not inserted into your muscle or vein. The procedure will be followed twice in a day, 15 minutes before your morning and evening meals. Do not forget to eat your food after the procedure, otherwise your blood sugar level may go too low.
Change the site of insertion everyday and do not re-use the used site for at least the next 2 weeks. Otherwise, skin problems may occur.
You will have to store the Humalog Mix 75 25 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens in a refrigerator. However, you need to take it outside 15 minutes before the procedure. Inserting cold insulin inside your body may cause pain during the process.
Apart from using the Humalog Mix 75 25 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens exactly as prescribed, you will also need to follow a diet plan and exercise regime.
Drug Interactions of Humalog Mix 75 25 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens
Do not buy Humalog Mix 75 25 Kwikpen Prefilled Pens if you are already using diuretics, psychiatric medicines, corticosteroids, fluoroquinolone antibiotics or beta-blockers.
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.
