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Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection is used in the treatment of type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus. It contains Human Insulin, which works by suppressing the production of sugar in the liver and facilitating the reuptake of sugar in the fat and muscle cells, thereby maintaining consistent sugar control. Common side effects include low blood sugar, swelling in your hands or feet, weight gain, or thickening of the skin at the injection site. Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection
Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection is used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which glucose levels are elevated in the body.
Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection contains Human Insulin, which suppresses the production of sugar in the liver and facilitates the reuptake of sugar in the fat and muscle cells; thereby, Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection ensures rapid and consistent sugar control.
It can cause some side effects, such as low blood sugar, swelling in your hands or feet, weight gain, or thickening of the skin at the injection site. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse.
Do not take Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection if you are allergic to insulin or have an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Talk to your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney diseases and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection
Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection is used in the treatment of Type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The detailed uses of Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection are as follows:
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It is advised to avoid alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects and increase the risk of developing low blood sugar levels.
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It is advised to use Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection in pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk. Please consult your doctor before starting Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
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Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if clinically needed.
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Your driving may be affected if your blood sugar levels are too high or too low. Do not drive or operate machinery if you also experience blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar.
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Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine before prescribing it.
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Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine before prescribing it.
Children
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Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age.
Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection is used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection works by increasing the glucose uptake by fats and muscles, suppressing the production of glucose in the liver, and also the formation of glycogen from glucose. Thereby, Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection helps in reducing the glucose levels in the blood.
In hypoglycemia, blood sugar levels decrease significantly. It causes symptoms such as dizziness, headache, sweating, hunger, loss of consciousness, rapid breathing, or seizure (fits). In such cases, seek medical attention immediately.
If you experience low blood sugar, eat glucose tablets, chocolate, or another high-sugar snack, such as a sweet or biscuit. Use a blood glucose monitor to test your blood sugar levels after 15 minutes if possible.
Do not stop taking Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection without consulting your doctor on your own, as it may cause an increase in blood glucose levels. Continue taking Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection.
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, seetaphal, jack fruit, fruit salads with ice cream, and fruit-based desserts.
No, do not stop taking Huminsulin R 40IU/ml 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 an 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 walk briskly 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 medicines, 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 a dose adjustment.
It depends on whether you have type 1 diabetes mellitus or type 2. If you have type 1 diabetes, Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection should be used for the rest of your life as your body does not produce adequate insulin and the only treatment available is external source of insulin which cannot be stopped. However, if you have type 2 diabetes mellitus, the doctor may stop Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection if your blood sugar levels are well controlled with healthy diet, exercise and other diabetic medications. However, do not stop taking it on your own without consulting your doctor as it may worsen your condition.
Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection can be used with other diabetes medicines only if prescribed by a doctor. Thus, please consult a doctor before using Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection with other medicines.
Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection is injected under the skin in the areas such as thighs, buttocks, abdomen or upper arms. Never inject Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection into a muscle or vein. 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. Inject Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection as shown by the doctor.
It is advised to take doctor’s advice before using Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection if benefits are greater than the risks.
Yes, Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection is safe to use in type 2 diabetes if used as advised by the doctor. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Your dosage may need to be changed as per your needs. Follow the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor. Discuss with your doctor about the managing and preventing side effects.
The side effects of Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection include injection site reactions such as swelling, itching or redness, weight gain, and swelling due to fluid retention. Also, it may cause lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site). To avoid this side effect, rotate injection site for each dose.
Yes, Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) as the most common side effect. It occurs more frequently if you skip meals or delay food, drink alcohol, over-excessive or use other antidiabetic medications along with Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection. So, do not skip meals and be consistent in amount and timing of your meals. If you over exercise, take some snacks as per your requirement. It is important to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Always carry some fruit juice, sugary candies, glucose, or glucon-D with you. If you notice any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels, consult your doctor.
If you experience weight loss or gain, increased stress, illness, dietary changes such as missed meals or alcohol consumption, then you should consult your doctor for dose adjustment. If you have recently changed your workout routine or are taking any medicines, your dose may need to be changed. Also, lookout for certain side effects caused by Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection. Your doctor will advise you on how to prevent them. These side effects are usually temporary but if they are very severe, you may need dose adjustments.
Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection needs to be refrigerated before its first use. Unopened vials, disposable dosing devices and human insulin pens must be stored in a refrigerator where the temperature is between 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze and do not use Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection that has been frozen. When the cartridge has been inserted into the injection pen, it should not be refrigerated and should be kept at room temperature, (below 30°C) and must be used within 28 days or be discarded, even if they still contain Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection.
Huminsulin R 40IU/ml Injection is a man-made version of human insulin, produced by a biotechnology method called recombinant DNA technology.
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