General Information on Humulin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge
Humulin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge is used for the control and maintenance of the blood sugar level in diabetic patients. Lowering blood sugar helps in preventing nerve problems, kidney damage, sexual function problems, blindness and loss of limbs associated with high blood sugar. It also helps in reducing risks of having a stroke or heart attack.
The medicine contains 70% intermediate-acting insulin and 30% short-acting insulin. Your doctor may recommend you to buy Humulin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge either alone or along with other anti-diabetic medicines such as glyburide or other sulfonylureas.
The medicine is accompanied by a balanced diet plan and regular exercise regime. It works by replacing the insulin that your body is no longer able to produce. Insulin is a substance, which causes your body to utilize the sugar available in your diet. In its absence, the sugar level in your blood goes high and you start having symptoms of high blood sugar.
Side effects of Humulin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge
Before you buy Humulin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge, inform your doctor if you have a liver or kidney disease, nerve problem, thyroid problem, symptoms of infection such as vomiting or diarrhea or pituitary or adrenal gland problem.
You may develop dizziness, blurred vision and drowsiness because of Humulin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge. Avoid driving a vehicle, operating a machine or doing any such activity as it may lead to a serious mishap. In addition, limit alcohol intake, as it may worsen your condition.
Local area reaction can also occur at the site of injection, identified by irritation, redness or pain in the area. Inform your doctor if it persists or worsens, or if oozing or inflammation takes place.
In some cases, the medicine may cause your blood sugar level to go lower than the desired level, especially if you are not consuming enough calories or if you have received an overdose of insulin. Symptoms of low blood sugar include cold sweats, chills, blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, shaking, weakness, fast heartbeat, fainting, and headache, tingling in hands or feet or hunger. Always carry glucose gel or tablet, hard candy, honey or table sugar with you, so that you can eat it whenever you encounter any of these symptoms. To prevent such a condition, eat your meals at regular intervals and never skip any of them. Inform your doctor if you develop the low blood sugar symptoms frequently during Humulin treatment, because your doctor may need to decrease your dosage.
If you are not receiving enough insulin, you may develop hyperglycemia or high blood sugar. Symptoms of such condition include increased urination, thirst, drowsiness, confusion, rapid breathing, fruity breath odor or flushing. Inform your doctor if you encounter any of these symptoms, as your doctor may need to increase your dosage.
Dosage of Humulin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge
Humulin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge is given to the patient in the form of a subcutaneous injection. The medicine is usually injected in your upper arm, buttock, abdomen or thigh. The dosage and duration of treatment depends on the severity of your high blood sugar and your response to the treatment.
Drug Interactions of Humulin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge
Some drugs that may affect the efficacy of Humulin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge include quinolone antibiotics, anti-psychotics, corticosteroids, protease inhibitors, MAO inhibitors, water pills, estrogens and beta blockers. Inform your doctor beforehand if you are already taking any of these drugs.
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.
