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Which
Insulin Pen To Use With The Humalog Mix 25 Kwik Pen?
This product does not require a pen as the device is a prefilled pen Which
Needles To Use For Humalog Mix 25 Kwik Pen? The
Novopen 4 can use the following needles: Unifine 6mm 31G Unifine 8mm 31G Unifine 12mm 29G What
is Humalog Mix 25 Kwik Pen? Humalog is used as a substitute for the body's insulin in people with diabetes. Insulin is a hormone produced in the body. It helps the body to use the sugar in the blood properly and it helps to prevent the blood sugar level from becoming too high.
In diabetes, there is a problem with insulin. The body may not be able to produce enough insulin or the insulin that it produces may not have the full effect. In some instances, the body may not be able to produce any insulin at all.
It is very important that your blood sugar level is well controlled. Blood sugar levels which are too high or too low can be dangerous. Very high blood sugar levels may lead to ketoacidosis; very low blood sugar levels may lead to coma - all of these may be life-threatening. Your prescriber or a member of your diabetes team will be able to give you information on how to recognise the warning signs of high and low blood sugar levels. They will also be able to tell you what to do if either of these occurs.
Warning signs can vary from person to person. If the usual warning signs of poorly controlled blood sugar levels change or disappear, you should contact your prescriber or a member of your diabetes team.
The amount of Humalog you need to control your blood sugar levels will be worked out by your prescriber or your diabetesteam. You may be advised to measure your blood sugar regularly and vary the amount of Humalog that you use depending on the result of the measurement. Your prescriber or a member of your diabetes team will show you how to measure your bloodsugar. If you are having problems controlling or measuring your blood sugar, you should contact your prescriber or a member of your diabetes team.
At times the amount of Humalog you need to use may change depending on your circumstances. These could include changes to your diet; irregular meal times, changes to your health during periods of illness or emotional stress; changes to the amount of physical activity that you are doing; or if you change to a different insulin. For more information about how to vary your dose when your circumstances change, make sure you have spoken to your prescriber or a member of your diabetes team.
Humalog needs to be injected. Your prescriber will show you how to inject this medicine yourself.
There should also be instructions on how to inject this medicine in the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with thismedicine or on the pharmacy label.
The pharmacy label on your medicine tells you how much medicine you should have. It also tells you how often you should have your medicine. This is the dose that you and your prescriber have agreed you should have. You should not change thedose of your medicine unless you are told to do so by your prescriber.
Do not share your medicine with other people. It may not be suitable for them and may harm them.
If you feel that the medicine is making you unwell or you do not think it is working, then talk to your prescriber.
What
does Humalog Mix 25 Kwik Pen contain?
Medicines contain active ingredients. They may also contain other, additional ingredients that help ensure the stability, safety and effectiveness of the medicine. Some may be used to prolong the life of the medicine.
Humalog contains:
dibasic sodium phosphate.7H2O
glycerol
hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide if pH adjusted
insulin lispro
m-cresol
water for injections
zinc oxide
. How
do I store Humalog Mix 25 Kwik Pen? If you are injecting this medicine yourself, read the pharmacy label to find out how you should look after your medicine. It is a good idea to keep your medicine in the original container. This will help to keep your medicine in the best condition and also allow you to check the instructions.
Do not use the medicine if the packaging appears to have been tampered with or if the medicine shows any signs of damage. Specific information about how to look after Humalog can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with thismedicine. Make sure that the medicine is out of the sight and reach of children.
In the case of Humalog:
before you use a cartridge for the first time, it should be stored in a fridge at temperatures between 2 - 8°C. Once you have started to use a cartridge, you may keep it at temperatures below 30° C
you must not freeze this medicine
protect your medicine from heat and sunlight
store the medicine in the outer carton to protect it from light
you must dispose of this medicine 28 days after opening it. It is a good idea to make a note of the date when you opened it
Do not use the medicine after the expiry date shown on the packaging. If you have any unused medicine, return it to yourpharmacist who will dispose of it safely.
Who makes Humalog Mix 25 Kwik Pen?
Eli Lilly and Company Limited
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