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Apr-24
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Country of origin

INDIA

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Plot# 92, Sector 32, Institutional Area, Gurgaon-122001, HARYANA, INDIA
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FAQs

Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml should not be given into the veins or intravenously (IV) route. It should be only administered in the subcutaneous region below the skin. Abdomen regions (stomach) is the best site for the injecting Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml. However, you can also inject Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml in the upper arm, or thigh region.
Yes, you should inform your doctor before travelling specially when travelling to a different time zone as a dose adjustment may be required.
Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml is a cold chain medicine which has to be stored 2-8 degree celsius only else its efficiency of reducing blood glucose level declines. Do not keep inside the freezer. So, if it is not stored between 2-8 degree celsius its efficiency may decrease.
Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml shows its effect within half an hour after you take it. It shows maximum effect between 1-4 hours after you take and its effects last up to 24 hours.
Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml can be given to treat both the condition of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, your doctor will decide whether Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml can be given to you or not depending on your present condition. Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml or other forms of insulin. It should be avoided in patients suffering from low potassium level (hypokalemia), moderate to severe kidney disease or liver disease. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Yes, Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml can cause oedema (e.g. swelling in arms, ankles; fluid retention), especially at the start of insulin therapy or during a change in therapy to improve control of your blood glucose. If it persists, please consult your doctor.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml to avoid unpleasant side-effects. Alcohol may either decrease or increase the blood sugar level which can be fatal.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant as a dose adjustment may be required. The amount of insulin you need usually falls during the first three months of pregnancy and increases for the remaining six months. If you are breast-feeding, you may need to alter your insulin intake or diet.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Please inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding as a dose adjustment may be required.

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Driving

Caution

Drive with caution, Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability. Your ability to concentrate and react may be reduced if you have hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).

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Liver

Caution

Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml can be given safely to children provided; dose has to be prescribed by a child specialist.

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Keep Refrigerated. Do not freeze.Prepaid payment required.

About Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml

Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml contains human insulin used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects how the body processes glucose. In Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, the body does not produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. On the other hand, in Diabetes Mellitus type 2, either the body stops producing enough insulin (a hormone that helps lower blood sugar levels), or there is resistance to insulin action.

Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml works similarly to the insulin produced by the body. Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml stops the liver from producing more sugar and also helps move the sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it can be used for energy. Thereby, Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml helps control blood sugar levels.

Your doctor will advise you on how to use Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml. In some cases, you may experience injection site reactions like redness or swelling. You may also experience symptoms of hypoglycaemia and low blood sugar) such as cold sweat, cool pale skin, nervousness or tremor, anxious feeling, unusual tiredness or weakness, confusion, difficulty in concentration, drowsiness, excessive hunger, temporary vision changes, headache, nausea, and palpitation (very high heartbeat). Most of these side effects of Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml on your own as it may increase blood sugar levels. Do not take the Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml if you have low blood glucose levels, kidney, liver, or heart problems. Along with the Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml, you should take a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and maintain weight as your doctor advises. Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml is a cold chain medicine, so it must be stored in the refrigerator between 2-8 degrees Celsius; otherwise, its efficiency might decrease. Do not freeze.

Uses of Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml

Diabetes (Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus)

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Medicinal Benefits

Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml works by ensuring rapid and consistent sugar control. It facilitates the reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus suppresses sugar production in the liver. It helps to decrease blood sugar levels after the intake of meals. It prevents the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes. Besides this, Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml can be safely prescribed during the pregnancy as well as lactation stage. Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml helps in improving the glycaemic control, which in turn decreases the risk of progression of complications of diabetes like damage of the retina (retinopathy), impairment of kidney (nephropathy), impairment of nerve cells (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, diabetic foot ulcer and others.

Directions for Use

Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml should be administered subcutaneously in the abdomen or thigh region. If you are not well trained to self-administer Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml, ask a healthcare professional to administer it. Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml should never be administered intravenously or in the vein.

Side Effects of Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml

  • Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels)
  • Injection site reactions (redness, swelling)

Drug Warnings

Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml is for subcutaneous use only and should never be administered intravenously (IV) or in the veins. Cases of heart failure have been reported when pioglitazone was used with insulin, especially in patients who are at high risk of cardiac heart failure. The first symptoms of hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar level) may include symptoms like excessive thirst, dry mouth, increased frequency of urination, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, flushed dry skin, loss of appetite and acetone odour of the breath. You should closely monitor these symptoms. Symptoms like heart failure, weight gain and oedema (fluid deposition in tissue) should not be overruled. It is advisable not to consume alcohol as it may either increase or decrease your blood glucose level. Care should be taken while travelling across more than two time zones. Your doctor may adjust your insulin schedule. Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml may decrease the level of potassium, leading to a state of hypokalaemia that, if left untreated, may lead to respiratory paralysis, irregular heartbeat rhythm, coma and even death. Do not take Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml if you have any low blood glucose levels, kidney, liver, or heart problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENELZINE
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  • NIALAMIDE
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • DESIPRAMINE
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • MOCLOBEMIDE
  • SELEGILINE
  • LINEZOLID
  • LITHIUM
  • TRYPTOPHAN
  • SUMATRIPTAN
  • TRAMADOL
  • CIMETIDINE
  • LANSOPRAZOLE
  • OMEPRAZOLE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • TICLOPIDINE
  • WARFARIN
  • DIPYRIDAMOLE
  • PHENPROCOUMON
  • MEFLOQUINE
  • FLECAINIDE
  • PROPAFENONE
  • PENTAMIDINE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • You should normally inject Humalog 200 IU/ml Kwikpen 3ml within 15 minutes of a meal.
  • Always use a new sterile needle for each injection.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exercise may lower your body’s need for insulin during and for some time after the physical activity.
  • Exercise may also speed up the effect of an insulin dose, especially if the exercise involves the area of injection site (for example, the leg should not be used for injection just prior to running).
  • Discuss with your doctor how you should adjust your insulin regimen to accommodate exercise. 
  • Avoid eating sugar food and prefer food cooked food low in calories.
  • When travelling across more than 2 time zones, you should talk to your doctor concerning adjustments in your insulin schedule.

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