Warning: following information is intended to supplement, not substitute since, the expertise of your pharmacist. this should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe or effective for you. Consult your pharmacist before using this med.

Insulin - injection

(in-sue-lin)

common brand names: Humulin, Iletin I NPH, Novolin

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

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

Humulin L side effects: Insulin can cause minor & usually temporary side effects such as rash, irritation or redness at the injection site. To help prevent hypoglycemia, eat meals on regular schedule. Too many insulin can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). symptoms include cold sweat, shaking, rapid heart rate, weakness, headache and fainting which, if untreated, may lead to slurred speech and other behaviors that resemble drunkenness. If you experience these symptoms, eat a quick source of sugar such as glucose (glutose, etc.) table sugar, orange juice, honey or non-diet soda. Tell youre pharmacist about the reaction. Too little 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 your doctor. your insulin dose needs adjustment. in the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this medication, 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 healthcare professional.

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

Humulin L medication interactions: Before you use insulin, tell your doctor of all 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 tablets, ACE inhibitors, octreotide, isoniazid, niacin, estrogens, cold & allergy drugs, medications that contain alcohol or sugar. other pills can affect action about insulin and can alter results about urine tests for sugar or ketones. don't start or stop any medicine with out doctor or pharmacist approval.

Humulin L Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre 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 L special notes: do not share this medication with others. It's recommended you attend diabetes education program to understand diabetes and every important aspects of it is treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, drugs & gettin regular eye, foot and medical exams. Consult some your doctor or doctor. Keep all medical appointments. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver & kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects & response to therapy. Regularly dollars you're blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your doctor or doctor.

If you missed Humulin L dose: it is very important to follow your insulin regimen exactly. do not miss any doses of insulin. Discuss specific instructions with your physician now, in case you miss dose of insulin in future.

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

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

Active Ingredients : Insulin