HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN Injection 3ml

Introduction About HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION

HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION contains Insulin lispro which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiabetics. It is used in adults and children for the management of diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes mellitus is a disease where the body does not produce enough insulin to control the level of the blood sugar, due to which there is high blood sugar levels causing increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow-healing sores, frequent infections, increased ketone levels in urine.

Along with HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION management, your doctor might want you to make certain lifestyle changes like eating a healthy diet, not skipping meals, maintaining weight, quitting alcohol and smoking and exercising regularly.

Before using HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have low blood sugar, kidney, liver, or heart problems, if you exercise more, are ill or going abroad. Avoid consumption of alcohol while using HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION. Your doctor will prescribe the right dose of HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION for your child depending on their age, body weight, and disease condition.

The most common side effects of using HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION are skin allergy at injection site, pain, swelling, itching, redness, etc. Consult your doctor if symptoms do not reduce over time.

Uses Of HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION

• Management of diabetes mellitus (Type I and II)

How HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION Works

HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION lowers blood glucose by enhancing uptake of glucose into skeletal muscle and adipose tissue and inhibiting the output of glucose from the liver.

How to use HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION

Use HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION as advised by your physician. It should only be injected under the skin (subcutaneous injection). Do not administer HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION into a vein or muscle. The best areas to inject are the front of your waist (abdomen), upper arms, buttocks, or the front of your thighs. HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION can be given at any time during the day, but at the same time each day.

Change the place within the area where you inject it every day to reduce the risk of developing changes under the skin. Your doctor will decide an appropriate dose and duration of HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop using HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION unless your doctor advises you to stop.

Side Effects Of HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION

How To Manage Side Effects

Headache

Drink plenty of water and get adequate rest. Try to be relaxed and stress free. Call your doctor before taking any medicine for headache. If headache persists, consult your doctor.

Hypoglycemia

Drink a fruit juice, or have eat glucose tablets, sugar or drink a sugary drink. Then eat fruit, biscuits, or a sandwich, as advised by your doctor and have some rest. Check your blood sugar after 10 minutes. If it's still low, take another sugary snack, or drink, and check the blood sugar again. If the sugar levels do not improve, contact your doctor.

Nausea And Vomiting

Take regular sips of a cold drink. Have ginger or peppermint tea. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods. If symptom persists, contact your doctor.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Use with Caution

HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women. Dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor for advice.

Breastfeeding

Use with Caution

HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor for advice.

Driving and Using Machines

Use with Caution

Do not drive or use machines if your blood sugar levels drop while using HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION as it can affect your ability to concentrate or react.

Alcohol

Consult your doctor

Avoid consumption of alcohol while receiving HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION as it can raise or lower your blood sugar levels.

Kidney

Use with Caution

HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor for advice.

Liver

Use with Caution

HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor for advice.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Before using HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are allergic to Insulin lispro, or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.

Heart Disease

Use with Caution

HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart disease or stroke. Consult your doctor for advice.

Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctor

Your doctor will prescribe the right dose of HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION for your child depending on their age, body weight, and disease condition.

Use In Geriatrics

Use with Caution

HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years of age). Dose will be adjusted, and regular blood and kidney tests will be conducted.  Consult your doctor for advice.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before using HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• birth control pills (Ex. desogestrel, ethinyl estradiol)
• medicines used to manage inflammation (Ex. prednisone, dexamethasone)
• medicines used to manage thyroid gland disorders (Ex. liothyronine, liotrix)
• other antidiabetic agents (Ex. metformin, repaglinide, pioglitazone)
• acetylsalicylic acid (used to relieve pain and lower fever)
• antibiotics (Ex. sulfadiazine, sulfamethizole)
• octreotide (used to manage growth disorders)
• antiasthmatic agents (Ex. salbutamol, terbutaline)
• ritodrine (used to manage premature labour)
• Heart medicines (Ex. metoprolol, atenolol, enalapril, captopril, losartan)
• danazol (medicine acting on ovulation)
• antidepressants (Ex. phenelzine, selegiline)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally inject too much of HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are low blood sugar causing shallow breathing or pale skin.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION out of reach of children
• Store HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION at temperature below 30°C

FAQs About HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION

Q: Can I stop using HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION?

A: Do not stop using HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION without talking to your doctor. If you stop using HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION, it could lead to a very high blood sugar level (severe hyperglycemia). Do not change your insulin unless your doctor advice you to.

Q: What to do if I experience low blood sugar during management with HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION?

A: If you experience low blood sugar while using HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION, take glucose tablets or another high sugar snack (sweets, biscuits, fruit juice). If possible, measure your blood sugar and rest. Keep glucose tablets or sugary snacks with you.

Q: Can I use HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION during pregnancy?

A: If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION. Careful control of your diabetes, particularly management of hypoglycemia, is important for the baby’s health. Consult your doctor for advice.

Q: Can HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION be used in patients with kidney and liver problems?

A: HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease. Your dose will be adjusted depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor for advice.

Q: What if I forget to inject a dose of HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION?

A: If you forget to inject a dose of HUMALOG JUNIOR KWIKPEN INJECTION, your blood sugar may get too high (hyperglycemia). Fluctuations in your sugar levels may cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, loss of fluids (dehydration) or unconsciousness. See your doctor in such case.

References

1. KD Tripathi. Insulin, Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs and Glucagon. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Eighth Edition. 2019. Page –287.

2. Frits Holleman, and Joost B.L. Hoekstra. Insulin Lispro. The New England Journal of Medicine. July 1997. [Accessed on 23rd January 2024] https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199707173370307

3. Michelle I. Wilde & Donna McTavish. A Review of its Pharmacological Properties and Therapeutic Use in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus. Springer Link. October 2012. [Accessed on 23rd January 2024] https://link.springer.com/article/10.2165/00003495-199754040-00006

4. Lilly France S.A.S. Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC). [Revised in January 2021] [Accessed on 23rd January 2024] https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.7464.pdf , https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/7464/smpc

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6. Eli Lilly Canada Inc. Humalog (Insulin Lispro). [Revised in April 2021] [Accessed on 23rd January 2024] https://pi.lilly.com/ca/humalog-ca-pm.pdf

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• HbA1C, Also known as Glycated Hemoglobin, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
• Blood Glucose Fasting (FBS)
• Insulin-Fasting
• Netmeds Diabetic Checkup
• Advance Diabetes Monitoring (Senior Female)
• Jaanch Diabetic Profile Basic

Author Details

Written By Srilekha. R - B.Pharm

Reviewed For Accuracy By Dr. Jaya Prabakaran - MBBS, MD (Diabetology and Family Medicine)

Last updated on 31 Jan 2024 | 03:56 PM(IST)