Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml

Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml is used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects how the body processes glucose. In diabetes mellitus type 1, the body does not produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. In diabetes mellitus type 2, either the body stops producing enough insulin (a hormone that helps lower blood sugar levels) or there is resistance to insulin action.

Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml works similarly to the insulin produced by the body. Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml stops the liver from producing more sugar and also helps move the sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it can be used for energy. Thereby, Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml helps control blood sugar levels.

In some cases, you may experience injection site reactions like redness or swelling. Most of these side effects of Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

You may also experience symptoms of hypoglycemia and low blood sugar) such as cold sweat, cool pale skin, nervousness or tremor, anxious feeling, unusual tiredness or weakness, confusion, difficulty in concentration, drowsiness, excessive hunger, temporary vision changes, headache, nausea, and palpitation (very high heartbeat).

Try not to stop taking Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml on your own as it may increase blood sugar levels. Do not take Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml if you have low blood glucose levels, kidney, liver, or heart problems. Along with the Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml, you should take a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and maintain weight as your doctor advises. Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml is a cold chain medicine, so it must be stored in the refrigerator between 2-8 degrees Celsius; otherwise, its efficiency might decrease. Do not freeze.

Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml is used in the treatment of Diabetes (Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus). The detailed uses of Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml are as follows:

• Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml replaces insulin in patients whose pancreas no longer produces it and used in basal-bolus regimens or insulin pumps.
• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml helps control post-meal blood sugar spikes when oral medications aren’t enough.

• Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml is usually injected within 15 minutes before a meal or immediately after a meal as directed by the doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• Your doctor will train you on how to use Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml at home. Check the label for directions and use it as advised by the doctor. Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml should be administered subcutaneously (under the skin) in the thighs, abdomen, buttocks, or upper arm.
• Never reuse or share needles, syringes, cartridges, or pens with anyone. Rotate injection sites to prevent skin irritation.

• Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml works by ensuring rapid and consistent sugar control.
• It facilitates the reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus suppresses sugar production in the liver.
• It helps to decrease blood sugar levels after the intake of meals.
• It prevents the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes.
• Besides this, Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml can be safely prescribed during the pregnancy as well as the lactation stage.
• Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml helps in improving glycemic control, which in turn decreases the risk of progression of complications of diabetes like damage of the retina (retinopathy), impairment of kidney (nephropathy), impairment of nerve cells (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, diabetic foot ulcer and others.

• Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml is for subcutaneous use only and should never be administered intravenously (IV) or in the veins.
• Cases of heart failure have been reported when pioglitazone was used with insulin, especially in patients who are at high risk of cardiac heart failure.
• The first symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar level) may include symptoms like excessive thirst, dry mouth, increased frequency of urination, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, flushed dry skin, loss of appetite and acetone odor of the breath.
• You should closely monitor these symptoms. Symptoms like heart failure, weight gain and oedema (fluid deposition in tissue) should not be overruled.
• It is advisable not to consume alcohol as it may either increase or decrease your blood glucose level.
• Care should be taken while travelling across more than two time zones.
• Your doctor may adjust your insulin schedule.
• Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml may decrease the level of potassium, leading to a state of hypokalemia that, if left untreated, may lead to respiratory paralysis, irregular heartbeat rhythm, coma and even death.
• Do not take Humalog 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 5 x 3 ml if you have any low blood glucose levels, kidney, liver, or heart problems.