Humalog Injection
€83.00 – €123.00
Description
Humalog (Insulin Lispro) Injection – Product Description
Humalog is a rapid-acting insulin analog used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Its fast onset (15–30 minutes) and short duration (3–5 hours) make it ideal for mealtime blood sugar management, offering greater flexibility than regular human insulin.Buy Humalog Injection online
Key Features & Benefits
✔ Ultra-Fast Action – Starts working in 15–30 minutes, peaks in 1–2 hours.Buy Humalog Injection online
✔ Improved Post-Meal Glucose Control – Reduces spikes after eating.
✔ Flexible Dosing – Can be taken right before or after meals (unlike regular insulin).
✔ Available Formulations:
Humalog (Insulin Lispro) – Standard rapid-acting.
Humalog U-200 (Concentrated) – Double strength (200 units/mL) for high-dose needs.
Humalog Mix 75/25 – Premixed with long-acting insulin (75% lispro protamine, 25% lispro).
Dosage & Administration
Route: Subcutaneous injection (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm) or IV (under medical supervision).
Typical Use:
Mealtime Dosing: Injected 0–15 minutes before meals.
Correction Doses: For high blood sugar (as prescribed).
Dosing Adjustment: Based on carbohydrate intake, blood glucose levels, and activity.
Mechanism of Action
Mimics natural insulin but with a reversed amino acid sequence (lysine-proline switch), allowing faster absorption.
Binds to insulin receptors, promoting glucose uptake into cells.
Potential Side Effects
⚠ Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) – Most common risk (sweating, shaking, confusion).
⚠ Allergic Reactions – Rare (rash, itching, swelling at injection site).
⚠ Lipodystrophy – Fat thickening/dimpling with repeated injections in the same spot.
Contraindications & Warnings
Hypoglycemia episodes (requires immediate glucose intake).
Kidney/Liver Disease – May need dose adjustments.
Pregnancy (Category B) – Generally safe but monitor closely.
Comparison to Other Insulins
Feature | Humalog (Lispro) | NovoLog (Aspart) | Regular Insulin |
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Onset | 15–30 min | 15–30 min | 30–60 min |
Peak | 1–2 hours | 1–3 hours | 2–4 hours |
Duration | 3–5 hours | 3–5 hours | 6–8 hours |
Flexibility | Can be taken after meals if needed | Similar to Humalog | Must be taken 30 min before meals |
Storage & Handling
Unopened Vials/Pens: Refrigerate (2–8°C / 36–46°F) until expiration.
In Use: Stable at room temp (up to 28 days).
Avoid Freezing/Direct Sunlight.
Safety Notes
Always carry fast-acting sugar (glucose tablets, juice) in case of hypoglycemia.
Rotate injection sites to prevent lipodystrophy.
Do NOT share insulin pens (risk of infection).
Disclaimer: Humalog is a prescription medication. Proper diabetes management requires medical supervision. Misuse can lead to severe hypoglycemia or death.
Additional information
Brand | Humalog 100IU Kwikpen 5 Pens/ Cartridges, Humalog 200IU Kwikpen 5 Pens/ Cartridges |
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