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Humalog 200IU Kwikpen
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Insulin
Manufacturer : CIPLA LTD
Origin of Medicine : Switzerland
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Introduction to Humalog 200iu Kwikpen
Humalog 200IU Kwikpen contains insulin glargine. It is used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults and children aged two years and above. Diabetes mellitus is a disorder in which your body does not produce enough insulin or cells don’t respond normally to insulin resulting in high levels of sugar in the blood. Insulin facilitates the entry of glucose to all cells of the body.
Talk to your physician if you have kidney disorders, liver disorders, or heart problems before taking Humalog 200IU Kwikpen. Your insulin dose may need to be modified during pregnancy, and after giving birth, so talk to your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medication.
Avoid drinking alcohol while being treated with Humalog 200IU Kwikpen. You need to inform your physician about all the medications you are taking recently, including herbal medications and supplements as certain medicines may significantly alter blood sugar levels.
Uses of Humalog 200iu Kwikpen
- Diabetes mellitus
Therapeutic Effects of Humalog 200iu Kwikpen
Humalog 200IU Kwikpen lowers blood sugar levels by stimulating glucose uptake, especially by fat and skeletal muscle, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production.
Interaction of Humalog 200iu Kwikpen with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.
More Information about Humalog 200iu Kwikpen
- Keep Humalog 200IU Kwikpen out of sight and reach of children.
- Store in a refrigerator at 2°C - 8°C.
How to consume Humalog 200iu Kwikpen
Always use Humalog 200IU Kwikpen exactly as your physician tells you to. Read the detailed instructions for use that come with this medication consult your physician if you have any doubts.
Safety Advices for Humalog 200iu Kwikpen
Pregnancy
Talk to your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Humalog 200IU Kwikpen. It will be given to you if clearly needed.
Breast Feeding
Talk to your physician if you are breastfeeding before taking Humalog 200IU Kwikpen. It will be given to you if clearly needed.
Lungs
You need to tell your doctor if you have any other lung diseases before taking Humalog 200IU Kwikpen as this medicine should be used with caution in kidney disease patients.
Liver
You need to tell your doctor if you have any other liver diseases before taking Humalog 200IU Kwikpen as this medicine should be used with caution in liver disease patients.
Alcohol
You should not consume alcohol while taking Humalog 200IU Kwikpen. Consult doctor for more advice.
Driving
Do not drive or handle any tools or machines unless your doctor says you are ready to engage in such activities.
Side Effects of Humalog 200iu Kwikpen
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious:
- Low blood sugar
Common:
- Weight gain
- Allergic reactions
- Skin thickening or pits at the injection site
- Swelling
Word of Advice
It is advised to avoid drinking or limiting your consumption to avoid undesirable side effects. It may increase or decrease your blood sugar level when you are under medication. Consult your doctor before driving or when to start driving while taking medicine; as it may affect your driving ability, it is recommended to be cautious. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to sodium, as this medicine may contain sodium as an ingredient, or if you feel any changes in your eyesight while taking the medicine.
FAQs
Q 1. What precautions should I take while on Humalog 200IU Kwikpen?
Be aware of any potential infections that could come up, and consult your doctor. Your doctor will recommend you to check your blood glucose level and take a urine test. Let them know if you're having any new or worse symptoms immediately.
Q 2. Can I drive when I take Humalog 200IU Kwikpen?
No. It is recommended to avoid driving when you take the medicine, as it can cause drowsiness. Consult your doctor before driving.
Q 3. Can an elderly individual safely take Humalog 200IU Kwikpen?
Elderly patients should be cautious while taking the medicine because this medicine may cause hypoglycemia, which is difficult to identify in them, so it is important to be cautious and consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Q 4. Can I take Humalog 200IU Kwikpen if I have low blood pressure?
It is recommended to inform your doctor about your condition before starting taking the medicine.
Q 5. Can I take Humalog 200IU Kwikpen while consuming alcohol?
No, It is not recommended to drink while taking Humalog 200IU Kwikpen. It may cause undesirable effects like increasing or decreasing the blood glucose level.
Fact Box of Humalog 200iu Kwikpen
| Molecule name: Insulin | Pharmacological class: Peptide hormone, Antidiabetic agent
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| Therapeutic class: Antidiabetic medication | Indications: 1. Diabetes mellitus type 1 2. Diabetes mellitus type 2 (in certain cases) 3. Gestational diabetes (when blood sugar control is inadequate) 4. Hyperkalemia (as an adjunct therapy) 5. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) 6. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) |
References
1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Endocrine pancreas and pharmacotherapy of diabetes mellitus and hypoglycemia,12th edition, 2011, 1250-1252.
2. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Insulin, oral hypoglycaemic drugs and glucagon, 7th edition, 2013, 259-270.
3. Sanofi, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [ Revised on June 2021] [ Accessed on 9th August 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2376.pdf
4. Eli Lilly and Company, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on July 2021] [ Accessed on 9th August 2021], http://pi.lilly.com/us/basaglar-us-ppi.pdf
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