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Insulin - injection

(in-sue-lin)

common brand names: Humulin, Iletin I NPH, Novolin

Relion R 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 Relion R: Insulin should be injected. Learn the proper way to inject insulin. bucks the dose carefully. Clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol. Change injection site daily to prevent skin bulges or pockets. do not inject cold insulin. the insulin container you are currently using canbe kept at room temperature. length of time you can store this at room temp. depends on product. Consult your pharmacist. Insulin is frequently injected 30 minutes before a meal. some inject at bedtime. Ask youre healthcare professional or nurse for following info of injecting insulin as it varies depending on your 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 about youre doctor's directions carefully.

Relion R side effects: Insulin can cause minor and usually temporary side effects such as rash, irritation or redness in injection site. To help prevent hypoglycemia, eat meals on a regular schedule. Too much insulin can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). 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 fast source of sugar such as glucose (glutose, etc.) table sugar, orange juice, honey or non-diet soda. Tell your physician about 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 your physician. your insulin dose needs adjustment. in unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this medication, seek healthcare professional attention immediately. Symptoms about an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or doctor.

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

Relion R drug interactions: Before you use insulin, tell your doctor of all prescription & nonprescription drugs you 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 meds, drugs that contain alcohol or sugar. other meds can affect action of insulin & can alter the results about urine tests for sugar or ketones. do not start or stop any medicine with out doctor or pharmacist approval.

Relion R 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.

Relion R special notes: do not share this medication with others. It's recommended you attend a diabetes education program to understand diabetes & all important aspects of It's treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications & getting regular eye, foot and medical exams. Consult your healthcare professional or pharmacist. 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 & response to therapy. Regularly check your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by you're pharmacist or pharmacist.

If you missed Relion R dose: it is very important to follow your insulin regimen exactly. don't miss any doses of insulin. Discuss specific instructions with your doctor now, in case you miss a dose of insulin in future.

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

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

Active Ingredients : Insulin