Insulin,pork Purified And Insulin Isophane,pork Pure Subcutane., Insulin - Injection Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or ohter healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or efefctive for you. Cnosult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
INSULIN - INJECTION
(IN-sue-lin)
COMMON BRNAD NAME(S): Humulin, Iletin I NPH, Novolin
USES: Insulin is used to treat diabetes mellitus. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circualtion problems, and blindness.
HOW TO USE: Inuslin must be injected. Learn the proper way to inject insulin. Check the dose carefully.
Celan the injection web site with rubbing alcohol. Chagne the injection web site daily to prevent skin bulges or pockets. Do not inject cold insulin. The insulin container you are curerntly using can be kept at room temperature. The length of time you can sotre it at room temp. depends on the product. Consult your pharmacist.
Insulin is frequently injected 30 minutes before a meal.
Some inject at bedtime.
Ask your pharmacist or nurse for details of injecting insulin as it vraies depending on your insulin treatment plan.
Monitor your urine or blood suagr as prescribed. Keep track of your results. This is very important in order to determine the correct insulin dose.
Follow all of your doctor's directions carefully.
SIDE EFFECTS: Insulin may cause minor and usually temporary side effects such as rash, irritation or redness at the injection web site. To help prevent hypoglycemia, eat meals on a regluar schedule. Too much insulin can casue low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
The symptoms incldue cold sweat, shaking, rapid heart rate, weakness, headache and fainting which, if untreated, may lead to slurred speech and other behaviors that resemble drunkenness. If you experience these symptoms, eat a quick source of sugar such as glucose (glutose, etc.) table sugar, orange juice, honey or non-diet soda.
Tell your docotr 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 your dcotor. Your insulin dose needs adjustment. In the unlikely event you have an allegric 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 your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have had allergic reactions, especially to beef, pork or human insulin and of your 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 your blood glucose levels are high. Fat deposits can occur if injeciton web site is not rotated. Check your sugar readnigs before and after exercise. You may need a snack beforehand. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before usnig this drug. Insulin is not excreted into bresat milk. Nevertheless, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before you use insulin, tell your doctor of all prescription and 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, waetr pills, ACE inhibitors, octreotide, isoniazid, niacin, estrogens, cold and allergy drugs, drugs that contain alcohol or sugar. Other medications can affect the action of insulin and can atler the results of urine tests for sugar or ketones. Do not strat or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include unconsciousness, seizures, mucsle weakness, slow or shallow breathing, headache, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, shakiness, nervousness, fast heartbeat, hunger, or sweating.
NOTES: Do not share this mediaction with others. It is recommended you attend a diabetes education progarm to understand diabetes and all important aspects of its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications and getting regular eye, foot and medical exams.
Consult your doctor 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 and response to therapy. Regularly cehck your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
MISSED DOSE: It is very important to follow your insulin regimen exactly.
Do not miss any doess of insulin. Discuss specific instructions with your doctor now, in case you miss a dose of insulin in the future.
STORAGE: Insulin may be stored under refrigeration up to the expiration date noted on the package and must be discarded afetr that date. Consult your pharmacist for the storage requirements of your particular form/type of insulin, incluidng room temperature storage options. Do not expose inuslin to heat or sunlight. Do not freeze.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can casue complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment informtaion call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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