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Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection Substitute

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Uses:

<p>Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection is used in the treatment of Diabetes (Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus). The detailed uses of Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection are as follows:<br/> • Diabetes Management: Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection is primarily used to regulate blood glucose levels in individuals with diabetes mellitus, helping to keep them within a healthy range.<br/> • Postprandial Blood Sugar Control: Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection effectively manages postprandial (after meal) blood sugar spikes through its combination of intermediate and short-acting insulin.<br/> • Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Treatment: Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection is prescribed for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who are unable to achieve adequate glycemic control with oral hypoglycemic agents alone.<br/></p>

Medicinal Benefits:

Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection works by ensuring rapid and consistent sugar control. Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection is a fast-acting form of insulin that helps lower blood sugar levels after food intake. Prevents the risk of having severe complications of diabetes. It stimulates the recovery of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus suppresses sugar production in the liver. Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection helps in improving glycaemic control, which in turn decreases the risk of progression of complications of diabetes like damage to the retina (retinopathy), damage to the kidney (nephropathy), damage to nerve cells (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, diabetic foot ulcer and others. Besides this, Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection can be safely prescribed to the diabetic mother during the pregnancy and the lactation stage.

FAQs

Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection is used to treat Type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection can be given to treat both the condition of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, your doctor will decide whether Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection can be given to you or not, depending on your present condition. Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection or other forms of insulin, patients with kidney disease, liver disease, low blood sugar/glucose level (hypoglycaemia), and low potassium level (hypokalaemia).

Cold sweat; cool pale skin; headache; rapid heartbeat; feeling sick; feeling very hungry; temporary vision changes; drowsiness; unusual tiredness and weakness; nervousness or tremor; feeling anxious; feeling confused; difficulty in concentrating are some of the common signs of the low blood sugar level in an individual.

If you experience low blood sugar, eat glucose tablets or another high sugar snack (e.g. sweets, biscuits, fruit juice). Measure your blood sugar if possible and rest. Always carry glucose tablets or high sugar snacks with you. You should give a call to any of your family members if you are feeling dizziness or drowsiness.

Local allergic reactions (pain, redness, hives, inflammation, bruising, swelling and itching) at the injection site may occur. These usually disappear after a few weeks of taking your insulin. If they do not disappear, or if they spread throughout your body, talk to your doctor immediately.

Human insulin is a laboratory created by growing insulin proteins within E-coli bacteria (Escherichia coli).

You are recommended to avoid white bread, maida, poori, naan, noodles, biryani, fried rice, corn flakes, cheese, ice creams, milkshakes, beef, pork, sugarcane juice, soft drinks, sweetened health drinks and beverages. Also, avoid mango, custard apple, jack fruit, fruit salads with ice cream, and fruit-based desserts.

No, do not stop taking Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection without consulting your doctor as it may lead to high blood sugar levels and may worsen your condition resulting in complications. If you experience any side effects or discomfort, contact your doctor. You may need dose adjustment.

Taking Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection at the same site may cause local irritation, itching and lump formation. Therefore, it is best to avoid taking injections at the same site or maintain a gap of at least one day.

Maintain a diet that includes chapatis, puffed rice with vegetables, multigrain bread, plain cooked dal, roasted grams soups, sprouts, cooked vegetables with less oil, steamed vegetables, orange, jamun, guava, watermelon, apple, papaya, curd, cow’s milk, thin buttermilk, fish (baked, grilled, or steamed), cashew nuts, peanuts, and walnuts (handful). Avoid alcohol consumption and quit smoking. Exercise regularly and brisk walk daily for 30 minutes. Also, limit intake of sugar.

The risk factors for developing low blood sugar levels include not taking adequate meals or skipping meals, excessive insulin use, too much alcohol intake, fever and too much exercise. Some medications, like other diabetes medicine glimepiride, medicines used for fever and pain (salicylates), ramipril, etc., can result in such episodes when used with insulin. Inform your doctor about these episodes as you may need dose adjustment.

The usual sites to inject Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection are thighs, abdomen and arms as these areas have fewer nerve endings and more fat. As a result, you may feel less discomfort in these areas. However, it is recommended to rotate your injection sites with each dose to reduce the risk of developing pitted or thick skin and lumps at the injection site.

The side effects of Lupisulin M 50 (50/50) 100IU Injection include local injection site reactions, low blood sugar, low potassium, itchy skin, rash, weight gain, and swelling due to fluid retention. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.