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

Insulin - injection

(in-sue-lin)

common brand names: Humulin, Iletin I NPH, Novolin

Iletin I Regular 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 Iletin I Regular: Insulin must be injected. Learn the proper way to inject insulin. cash 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 currently using can be kept at room temperature. length of time you can store it at room temp. depends on product. Consult your pharmacist. Insulin is frequently injected 30 minutes before meal. several inject in bedtime. Ask your doctor or nurse for next info of injecting insulin as it varies depending on youre insulin treatment plan. Monitor your urine or blood sugar as prescribed. Keep track of some your results. it is very important in order to determine correct insulin dose. Follow every of youre doctor's directions carefully.

Iletin I Regular 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 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 pharmacist about the reaction. Too little insulin may 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 pharmacist. your insulin dose needs adjustment. in the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek doctor attention immediately. Symptoms about an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or healthcare professional.

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

Iletin I Regular drug 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 meds, ACE inhibitors, octreotide, isoniazid, niacin, estrogens, cold and allergy tablets, tablets that contain alcohol or sugar. another drugs can affect action of insulin & can alter results of urine tests for sugar or ketones. do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Iletin I Regular 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.

Iletin I Regular special notes: do not share this med with others. it is recommended you attend 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 doctor or pharmacist. 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 cash you're blood or urine since sugar, as directed by your healthcare professional or pharmacist.

If you missed Iletin I Regular dose: it is very important to follow your insulin regimen exactly. do not miss any doses of insulin. Discuss specific instructions with your pharmacist now, in case you miss dose of insulin in the future.

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

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

Active Ingredients : Insulin