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Insulin - injection

(in-sue-lin)

common brand names: Humulin, Iletin I NPH, Novolin

Iletin Ii Nph(pork) 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 Ii Nph(pork): Insulin must be injected. Learn the proper way to inject insulin. cash 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. the insulin container you currently using can be kept at room temperature. the length of time you can store it at room temp. depends on the product. Consult your doctor. Insulin is frequently injected 30 minutes before meal. several inject in bedtime. Ask your pharmacist or nurse for following details of injecting insulin as it varies depending on some 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 all of youre doctor's directions carefully.

Iletin Ii Nph(pork) 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 a 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 & other behaviors that resemble drunkenness. If you experience these symptoms, eat quick source of sugar such as glucose (glutose, etc.) table sugar, orange juice, honey or non-diet soda. Tell you're doctor 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 some your doctor. you're insulin dose needs adjustment. in unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to it 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 doctor or healthcare professional.

Iletin Ii Nph(pork) Precautions: Tell youre doctor if you have had allergic reactions, especially to beef, pork or people insulin and about 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 a cold or the flu, become nauseated or if you're blood glucose levels high. Fat deposits can occur if injection site isnot rotated. check your sugar readings before & after exercise. You may need a snack beforehand. Tell your healthcare professional if you are pregnant before using it med. Insulin is not excreted into breast milk. Nevertheless, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Iletin Ii Nph(pork) drug interactions: Before you use insulin, tell some your pharmacist about every 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 pills, sulfa antibiotics, water meds, ACE inhibitors, octreotide, isoniazid, niacin, estrogens, cold and allergy medications, drugs that contain alcohol or sugar. other medications can affect the action of insulin & can alter results about urine tests for sugar or ketones. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Iletin Ii Nph(pork) 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 Ii Nph(pork) special notes: do not share it medication with others. It's recommended you attend a diabetes education program to understand diabetes & every important aspects of Its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications & gettin regular eye, foot and medical exams. Consult your healthcare professional 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 and response to therapy. Regularly money your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by youre doctor or physician.

If you missed Iletin Ii Nph(pork) dose: it is very important to follow some your insulin regimen exactly. do not miss any doses about insulin. Discuss specific instructions with you're healthcare professional now, in case you miss a dose about insulin at future.

Iletin Ii Nph(pork) Storage: Insulin may be stored under refrigeration up to expiration date noted on the package & must be discarded after that date. Consult your pharmacist for 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.

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Active Ingredients : Insulin