Insulin Lispro Iu
About Insulin Lispro Iu
Insulin Lispro Iu belongs to the class of ‘anti-diabetic drugs’, primarily used to treat diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases that cause high blood sugar levels. Diabetes occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas's beta cells) to break down glucose or not use the produced insulin effectively. Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, increased appetite, and blurred vision.
Insulin Lispro Iu contains ‘Insulin Lispro’ that is an insulin analog. It is produced by recombinant DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) technology. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas's beta cells that convert blood glucose or sugars into energy. Insulin Lispro Iu lowers the blood glucose levels in diabetic patients by acting as insulin hormone.
Use Insulin Lispro Iu as prescribed by your doctor. Some common side effects of Insulin Lispro Iu include low blood sugar, weight gain, swelling of hands and feet, itching, headache, sore throat, increased cough, and thickening of the skin at the injection site. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Before starting Insulin Lispro Iu, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of heart, kidney, or liver diseases, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), and low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia). Do not take or stop this medicine if the doctor did not advise you to do so. It is recommended to avoid your alcohol intake while using Insulin Lispro Iu to avoid low blood sugar levels further. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting Insulin Lispro Iu. Insulin Lispro Iu is recommended for children above three years of age. Insulin Lispro Iu is not recommended for use in children of any age group to treat type 2 diabetes.
Uses of Insulin Lispro Iu
Medicinal Benefits
Insulin Lispro Iu treats diabetes mellitus and contains ‘Insulin Lispro.’ It is an insulin analog that is produced by recombinant DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) technology. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas's beta cells that converts blood glucose or sugars into energy. Insulin Lispro Iu lowers the blood glucose levels in diabetic patients by acting as insulin hormone. Insulin Lispro Iu may be advised along with diet and exercise by your doctor to control blood sugar levels.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Insulin Lispro Iu
- Low blood sugar
- Weight gain
- Swelling of hands and feet
- Itching
- Headache
- Sweating
- Sore throat
- Increased cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Wheezing
- Increased heart rate
- Thickening of skin at the injection site
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. Type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys its own cells in the pancreas, thereby producing no insulin. It often occurs in childhood. Type 2 diabetes (adult-onset diabetes) occurs when the insulin (a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas) is resistant in breaking the glucose to produce energy (insulin resistance), or the pancreas (an organ behind the stomach) produces little or no insulin at all. Symptoms include frequent urination, increased thirst, hunger, and blurred vision. The treatment includes oral glucose-lowering medicines and insulin shots.
FAQs
Insulin Lispro Iu contains Insulin Lispro that acts as an insulin analog and lowers your blood glucose levels. Thus, Insulin Lispro Iu helps in lowering the blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
Insulin Lispro Iu may cause low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) and can make you hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. Hence, it is advised to take Insulin Lispro Iu with a meal. To immediately treat hypoglycemia, it is advised to eat or drink fast-acting sugar sources like fruit juices, hard candy, raisins, or non-diet soda.
Insulin Lispro Iu should be used with caution in heart, kidney, liver diseases, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), and low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia). Inform your doctor if you have any other medical concerns before starting Insulin Lispro Iu.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.
Store the unused Insulin Lispro Iu in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C. After its initial use, store Insulin Lispro Iu at room temperature of 15°C to 30°C or in refrigerator and use within 28 days. Do not freeze Insulin Lispro Iu. Do not use Insulin Lispro Iu if it is frozen and discard it.
