Warning: the following following following details is intended to supplement, not substitute for, judgment and judgment of your pharmacist. it must not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe or effective for you. Consult your pharmacist before using this drug.

Insulin - injection

(in-sue-lin)

common brand names: Humulin, Iletin I NPH, Novolin

Humulin U 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 U: Insulin must be injected. Learn the proper way to inject insulin. cash dose carefully. Clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol. Change injection site daily to prevent skin bulges or pockets. don't inject cold insulin. insulin container you are currently using canbe kept at room temperature. the length of time you can store it at room temp. depends on product. Consult your pharmacist. Insulin is frequently injected 30 minutes before meal. some inject at bedtime. Ask your healthcare professional or nurse for following details about injecting insulin as this 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 correct insulin dose. Follow every of your doctor's directions carefully.

Humulin U 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 of 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 and other behaviors that resemble drunkenness. If you experience these symptoms, eat a fast source of sugar such as glucose (glutose, etc.) table sugar, orange juice, honey or non-diet soda. Tell your healthcare professional about 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 physician. your insulin dose needs adjustment. in the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to it medication, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms about an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact you're pharmacist or pharmacist.

Humulin U Precautions: Tell you're 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 ill, are under stress, or when quitting smoking. Consult your doctor if you catch cold or flu, become nauseated or if your blood glucose levels high. Fat deposits can occur if injection site isnt rotated. bucks youre sugar readings before and after exercise. You may need snack beforehand. Tell you're doctor if you are pregnant before using this drug. Insulin is not excreted into breast milk. Nevertheless, consult your physician before breast-feeding.

Humulin U med interactions: Before you use insulin, tell youre doctor of every prescription & nonprescription medications 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 meds, ACE inhibitors, octreotide, isoniazid, niacin, estrogens, cold and allergy meds, drugs that contain alcohol or sugar. other drugs can affect action of insulin & can alter results of urine tests for sugar or ketones. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or physician approval.

Humulin U Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your 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 U special notes: do not share it pill with others. It's recommended you attend diabetes education program to understand diabetes & all important aspects of It's treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, drugs & getting regular eye, foot and medical exams. Consult youre doctor or healthcare professional. Keep all 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 money your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by you're healthcare professional or pharmacist.

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

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

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

Active Ingredients : Insulin