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Insulin - injection

(in-sue-lin)

common brand names: Humulin, Iletin I NPH, Novolin

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

Iletin I Nph side effects: Insulin can cause minor & usually temporary side effects such as rash, irritation or redness in the 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 doctor about reaction. Too very 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 healthcare professional. your insulin dose needs adjustment. at unlikely episode you have an allergic reaction to this 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 you're physician or healthcare professional.

Iletin I Nph Precautions: Tell you're healthcare professional 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 you're pharmacist if you catch cold or flu, become nauseated or if your blood glucose levels high. Fat deposits can occur if injection site is not rotated. money your sugar readings before & after exercise. You may need snack beforehand. Tell you're physician if you are pregnant before using this drug. Insulin isnt excreted in to breast milk. Nevertheless, consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Iletin I Nph drug interactions: Before you use insulin, tell some your 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 pills, sulfa antibiotics, water pills, ACE inhibitors, octreotide, isoniazid, niacin, estrogens, cold and allergy medications, medications that contain alcohol or sugar. other drugs can affect the action of insulin & can alter results of urine tests since sugar or ketones. don't start or stop any medicine without doctor or physician approval.

Iletin I Nph 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.

Iletin I Nph special notes: do not share this drug with others. it is 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 youre doctor or pharmacist. 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 check some your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your doctor or physician.

If you missed Iletin I Nph dose: Its very important to follow your insulin regimen exactly. do not miss any doses of insulin. Discuss specific instructions with your healthcare professional now, in case you miss a dose of insulin in future.

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

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

Active Ingredients : Insulin