Inj. Humalog Mix-50 100 IU/ml Cartridge

Humalog Mix 50 100IU/ml Cartridge is a combination of two insulin preparations: Insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine. Insulin lispro has a fast onset of action while insulin lispro protamine has a prolonged duration of action. Together, they ensure rapid and consistent sugar control by facilitating reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells, and suppressing the production of sugar in the liver.

INGREDIENTS:

Insulin Lispro (50%) + Insulin Lispro Protamine (50%)

Benifits:

Humalog Mix 50 100IU/ml Cartridge is used in the treatment of diabetes. It is indicated in patients with diabetes mellitus who require insulin for the maintenance of normal glucose homeostasis.

Direction to Use

• Take it 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal.
• Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption as compared to other injection sites such as skin of the upper arms, thighs, or buttocks. After injection, the site of injection should not be massaged.
• Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site. 
• Opened vials / cartridge are good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator  (2°C–8°C).
• Do not share your insulin device with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.

Side Effects

Common Side Effects of Humalog Mix are Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Injection site allergic reaction, Skin thickening or pits at the injection site (Lipodystrophy), Itching, Rash.