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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

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.