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Insulin - injection

(in-sue-lin)

common brand names: Humulin, Iletin I NPH, Novolin

Humulin 50 50 Usage: Insulin is used to treat diabetes mellitus. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, & blindness.

How to use Humulin 50 50: Insulin must be injected. Learn proper way to inject insulin. check dose carefully. Clean injection site with rubbing alcohol. Change the injection site daily to prevent skin bulges or pockets. do not inject cold insulin. the insulin container you are currently using can be kept in room temperature. the length of clock you can store it at room temp. depends on the product. Consult your pharmacist. Insulin is frequently injected 30 minutes before meal. some inject at bedtime. Ask youre pharmacist or nurse for next following information about injecting insulin as it varies depending on youre insulin treatment plan. Monitor your urine or blood sugar as prescribed. Keep track of your results. this is very important in order to determine the correct insulin dose. Follow all about your doctor's directions carefully.

Humulin 50 50 side effects: Insulin may cause minor & usually temporary side effects such as rash, irritation or redness at injection site. To help prevent hypoglycemia, eat meals on regular schedule. Too much insulin can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). the symptoms include cold sweat, shaking, rapid heart rate, weakness, headache & fainting which, if untreated, may lead to slurred speech & other behaviors that resemble drunkenness. If you experience these symptoms, eat fast source of sugar such as glucose (glutose, etc.) table sugar, orange juice, honey or non-diet soda. Tell youre physician of reaction. Too small amount insulin can cause symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) which include confusion, drowsiness, rapid breathing, fruity breath odor, increased urination or unusual thirst. If these symptoms occur, contact you're healthcare professional. your insulin dose needs adjustment. in unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to it drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Humulin 50 50 Precautions: Tell your pharmacist if you have had allergic reactions, especially to beef, pork or human insulin & of you're medical history especially of: thyroid problems, kidney or liver disease, any current infection. Dosage adjustments may be required when you become sick, under stres, or when quitting smoking. Consult youre doctor if you catch cold or the flu, become nauseated or if your blood glucose levels high. Fat deposits can occur if injection site isn't rotated. cash your sugar readings before & after exercise. You may need snack beforehand. Tell your physician if you are pregnant before using it drug. Insulin isn't excreted into breast milk. Nevertheless, consult some your doctor before breast-feeding.

Humulin 50 50 drug interactions: Before you use insulin, tell youre doctor of every prescription & nonprescription drugs you are taking especially: beta-blockers (acebutolol, atenolol, betaxolol, esmolol, metoprolol, carteolol, nadolol, penbutolol, pindolol, propranolol, timolol, bisoprolol), fenfluramine, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), salicylates (aspirin-like compounds), dexfenfluramine, steroids (e.g., prednisone, hydrocortisone), birth control tablets, sulfa antibiotics, water pills, ACE inhibitors, octreotide, isoniazid, niacin, estrogens, cold and allergy drugs, drugs that contain alcohol or sugar. other medications can affect the action of insulin & can alter the results of urine tests for sugar or ketones. do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Humulin 50 50 Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact you're local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unconsciousness, seizures, muscle weakness, slow or shallow breathing, headache, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, shakiness, nervousness, fast heartbeat, hunger, or sweating.

Humulin 50 50 special notes: don't share it medication with others. it is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to understand diabetes and all important aspects of Its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications & getting regular eye, foot & medical exams. Consult your doctor or physician. Keep every medical appointments. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy. Regularly bucks you're blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your healthcare professional or doctor.

If you missed Humulin 50 50 dose: It's very important to follow your insulin regimen exactly. do not miss any doses of insulin. Discuss specific instructions with some your healthcare professional now, in case you miss dose of insulin in future.

Humulin 50 50 Storage: Insulin may be stored under refrigeration up to expiration date noted on package & must be discarded after that date. Consult youre pharmacist for the storage requirements of youre particular form/type of insulin, including room temperature storage options. do not expose insulin to heat or sunlight. don't freeze.

Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Insulin