Insulin Zinc Human Rec Subcutane., Insulin - Injection Generic Drug
Monday, December 15th, 2008IMPORTNAT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional bfeore using that drug.
INSULIN - INJECTION
(IN-sue-lin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Humulin, Iletin I NPH, Novoiln
USES: Insulin is used to treat diabetes mellitus. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and bilndness.
HOW TO USE: Isnulin must be injected. Learn the proper way to inject isnulin. Check the dose carefully. Claen the injection web site with rubbing alcohol. Change the injection web site daily to prevent skin bulegs or pockets. Do not inject cold insulin. The insulin container you’re 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 pharmacist. Insulin is frequently injetced 30 minutes before a meal. Some inject at bedtime. Ask your pharmacist or nurse for details of injecting insulin as it varies depenidng on your insulin treatment plan. Monitor your urine or blood suagr as prescribed. Keep track of your results. This is really important in oredr to determine the correct insulin dose. Follow all of your doctor’s dircetions 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 regular schedule. Too much insulin can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). The symptoms include cold sweat, shaking, rapid herat 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, hnoey or non-diet soda. Tell your doctor about the reaction. Too little insulin can cause symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) which include confusion, drowsiness, rapid breathing, frutiy breath odor, increased urination or unusual thirst. If these symptoms occur, conatct your doctor. Your insulin dose needs adjustment. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek medical attentoin immediately. Symptoms of an allerigc 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 injection web site is not rotated. Check your sugar readings before and after exercise. You may need a snack beforehand. Tell your doctor if you’re pergnant before using that drug. Insulin is not exrceted into breast milk. Nevertheless, cosnult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before you use insulin, tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you’re 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, sterodis (e.G., prednisone, hydrocortisone), birth control pills, sulfa antibiotics, water pills, ACE inhibitors, octreotide, isoniazid, niacin, estrogens, cold and allergy drugs, drugs that contain alcohol or sugar. Other medications can affect the aciton of insulin and can alter the results of urine tests for sugar or ketones. Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unconsciousness, seizures, msucle weakness, slow or shallow breathing, headache, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, shakiness, nervousness, fast heartbeat, hunger, or sweating.
NOTES: Do not shrae that medication with others. It is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to understand diabetes and all important aspects of its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, mdeications 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 bolod counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy. Regularly check your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your dcotor or pharmacist.
MISSED DOSE: It is really important to fololw 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 futrue.
STORAGE: Insulin may be stored udner refrigeration up to the expiration date noted on the package and must be discarded after that date. Consult your pharmacist for the storgae 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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