General Information on Humulin N Insulin Vial
Humulin N Insulin Vial is used for the treatment of diabetes. Its generic name is Human Isophane Insulin, and it is an intermediate-acting form of insulin. When your doctor recommends you to buy Human N Insulin Vial, he will also advise you to follow a complete treatment program, that includes an exercise routine, a diet plan, a regular blood test schedule and weight loss program.
Controlling blood sugar levels helps in preventing heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, heart attack, circulation problems, sexual function problems, loss of limbs and blindness. Being an intermediate-acting form of insulin, it starts working slowly than regular insulin, but its effects last longer. Your doctor may also prescribe you to take it with other anti-diabetic drugs such as sulfonylureas (e.g. glyburide).
Side effects of Humulin N Insulin Vial
Before you buy Humulin N Insulin Vial, inform your doctor if you have a kidney or liver disease, thyroid problem, nerve problem, adrenal or pituitary gland problem, or an infection with vomiting or nausea. Such patients may have more risks of develop serious side effects of the drug.
Pain, redness or irritation may commonly occur at the site of injection. This local allergic reaction subsides on its own within a couple of days. However, you need to inform your doctor if it persists or worsens with time.
Blood sugar levels of the patient may significantly drop, even below normal levels because of this drug. Symptoms of such condition include fainting, headache, weakness, fast heartbeat, shaking, drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, cold sweating, chills, tingling in hands or feet or hunger. Eat a quick source of sugar in such a situation, so that your blood sugar is restored to normal instantly. You should also inform your doctor as he or she may decide to decrease your dosage or its frequency. In order to avoid such a situation, you should always take your food on time and never skip any meal.
You must also inform your doctor if you develop symptoms such as rapid breathing, fruity breath odor, flushing, drowsiness, confusion, increased urination or thirst. These are the signs that you are not receiving the medicine in sufficient amount. Inform your doctor at once who may decide to increase your dosage or frequency of the injection.
Dosage of Humulin N Insulin Vial
Normally your doctor will prescribe you one Humulin N Insulin Vial 100U/ml once in a day. As going to a doctor for injection everyday can be cumbersome, your doctor may teach you how to inject the medicine yourself.
You will have to keep your Humulin N Insulin Vial under refrigeration, but you should take it out at least 10 minutes before injecting it. Injecting cold insulin can be painful and therefore must be avoided.
Change the injection site every day, as it may lead to problems under the skin. Do not re-use a site for the next 2 weeks. The injection is given under the skin of buttock, abdomen, upper arm or thigh.
Drug Interactions of Humulin N Insulin Vial
Do not buy Humulin N Insulin Vial along with other medicines such as antibiotics, sulfonamides, estrogens, anti-psychotic drugs, corticosteroids, MAO inhibitors, protease inhibitors, diuretics 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.
