HUMALOG KWIKPEN 100IU/ML  (5X3ML)

Generic Name: insulin lispro
Brand Name: Humalog
Drug Class: Insulin

Humalog is available in four formats:

• 10 mL vial containing 100 units of human insulin analogue (insulin lispro) for every 1 mL. 

• KwikPen cartridge available in two strengths:

  • 100 units/mL: Every 1 mL contains 100 units of human insulin analogue (insulin lispro).

  • 200 units/mL: Every 1 mL contains 200 units of human insulin analogue (insulin lispro).

• Mix25 KwikPen cartridge contains 100 units of human insulin analogue (insulin lispro mix; 25% insulin lispro and 75% insulin lispro protamine suspension) for every 1 mL.

• Mix50 Kwikpen cartridge contains 100 units of human insulin analogue (insulin lispro mix; 50% insulin lispro and 50% insulin lispro protamine suspension) for every 1 mL.

Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone made by the pancreas that helps the body use or store the glucose (sugar) it gets from food. For people with diabetes, either the pancreas does not make enough insulin to meet the body's requirements, or the body cannot properly use the insulin that is made. As a result, glucose cannot be used or stored properly and accumulates in the bloodstream. Insulin injected under the skin helps to lower blood glucose levels.

There are many different types of insulin and they are absorbed at different rates and work for varying periods of time. Insulin lispro is a rapid-acting insulin. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes after injection to begin working and has its maximum effect between 45 minutes and 150 minutes. It stops working after 3.5 to 5 hours.

Your required dose of insulin depends on how much natural insulin your pancreas is producing and how well your body is able to use the insulin. Your doctor or diabetes educator will determine the appropriate dose for you according to various lifestyle factors and the blood glucose values obtained while monitoring your blood glucose.

Your dose of insulin should be injected subcutaneously (under the skin) to the stomach, upper arm, or thigh regions, exactly as instructed by your doctor or diabetes educator. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. This will help prevent skin problems from the injections. The dose of insulin is measured in international units (IU). Insulin lispro is injected under the skin within 15 minutes before the start of a meal. Longer-acting insulins are often used along with insulin lispro to cover the periods of time between doses of insulin lispro. There are many variations of insulin dosing.

Insulin lispro should be clear and colourless. Do not use the insulin if you notice anything unusual in the appearance of the solution, such as cloudiness, discoloration, or clumping.

There are two strengths of insulin lispro: 100 unit/mL and 200 unit/mL. Use only the strength of insulin that has been recommended to you by your doctor or diabetes educator. It is also important when you are using an insulin pen that you use the correct pen device for the strength of insulin you are using. The 200 unit/mL concentration should not be mixed with any other insulins, nor should it be used in insulin infusion pumps.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. Do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.

Keep unopened bottles of insulin in the refrigerator until needed; they may be used until the expiry date on the label. Never allow insulin to freeze. Insulin that is currently in use may be kept at room temperature for

28 days only and then discarded. Do not expose insulin to extremely hot temperatures or to sunlight. Keep insulin out of the reach of children. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

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