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Humulin Drug InformationWhat is Humulin?Humulin is a form of insulin prescribed to patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes. Humulin is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Humulin is prescribed for use by patients within their own homes, to help regulate insulin levels. How to Use HumulinHumulin is administered via injection. Be sure to check all doses carefully prior to injection. Clean the injection site thoroughly with rubbing alcohol, and do not inject cold Humulin into the skin. Humulin should be warmed to room temperature prior to injection. Be sure to check the skin in the area of injection every day for abnormalities. Humulin is usually injected before the consumption of food. Be sure to follow the instructions provided by your physician and pharmacist exactly when using Humulin. What Are The Possible Side Effects of Using Humulin?Like all medications, there are some side effects associated with using Humulin. If any of these side effects become chronic or severe, you should consult with your physician. It is very important that you monitor yourself closely and take notice of any side effects you may be experiencing. Some patients experience allergic reactions when taking Humulin. Consult with your physician and seek medical treatment immediately if you experience any of these side effects that signal allergic reaction:
As with any diabetes medication, and in fact with any diabetic patient, there is a risk of suffering from low or high blood sugar levels in your body. Taking Humalog as prescribed should help to prevent low and high blood sugar levels, but you should still be aware of the warning symptoms associated with these potentially dangerous medical conditions. You should also consult a physician or seek medical attention immediately if you experience hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar. The side effects of hyperglycemia include:
The following symptoms could signal that you are experiencing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, and you should consume a food or drink that has sugar in it before calling your doctor immediately:
What Should You Do If You Miss a Dose of Humulin?You should carefully follow the dosing instructions provided by your physician and pharmacist when taking Humulin. Keep yourself on a regular schedule so that you do not miss any doses of Humulin. Your doctor will give you instructions on what to do when you miss or accidentally skip a dose of humulin. How to Store HumulinStore Humulin in the vials that the medication was given to you in, tightly closed and kept out of the reach of children. Humulin should not be exposed to direct sunlight for any length of time. You will probably store your Humulin in a refrigerator or refrigerated environment. You should warm Humulin to room temperature prior to injection. If any vials of Humulin appear thick or discolored, discard these vials and do not inject them. Outdated or expired medications should be properly disposed of. You can consult with your doctor regarding proper disposal of vials of Humulin. Do not freeze this medication and do not expose Humulin to extreme temperatures of heat and cold. Humulin must be warmed to room temperature prior to injection. |
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