Insulin Lispro Iu
About
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
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take or stop this medicine if the doctor did not advise you to do so. Brief your medical history to doctor if you have any heart, kidney, or liver diseases, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), and low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalaemia) before starting Insulin Lispro Iu. Do not share an injection pen, cartridge, or syringe with another person, even if the needle is changed. Do not inject Insulin Lispro Iu daily at the same injection site since it may cause skin changes, such as lumps under the skin. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar. It is advised to avoid your alcohol intake while using Insulin Lispro Iu to further avoid low blood sugar levels. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting this medication. Insulin Lispro Iu is advised to be only used in 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.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Insulin Lispro Iu may interact with other blood pressure-lowering medicines (captopril, enalapril, metoprolol, propranolol), tumour treating drugs (octreotide), corticosteroids, blood thinners (aspirin), hormones (danazol), drugs that prevent premature labour (ritodrine), respiratory drugs (salbutamol, terbutaline), antibiotics, antidepressants, and oral anti-diabetic drugs
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol intake since it affects blood sugar levels. Avoid fatty foods and include healthy carbohydrates in your diet.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Tell your doctor before taking Insulin Lispro Iu if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, heart, kidney or liver diseases, hypoglycaemia, and hypokalaemia.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeIt is advised to avoid alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects and increase the risk of developing low blood sugar levels.
Pregnancy
cautionIt is advised to use Insulin Lispro Iu in pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk. Please consult your doctor before starting Insulin Lispro Iu if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
cautionInsulin Lispro Iu is recommended for use in breastfeeding only when advised by a doctor.
Driving
cautionYour driving may be affected if your blood sugar levels are too high or too low. Do not drive or operate machinery if you also experience blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment when prescribed Insulin Lispro Iu. Your doctor will adjust the dose depending on your medical condition.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases when you are prescribed Insulin Lispro Iu. Your doctor will adjust the dose depending on your medical condition.
Children
cautionInsulin Lispro Iu is advised to be only used in children above three years of age. However, Insulin Lispro Iu is not recommended for children in any age group to treat type 2 diabetes. Your doctor may provide further information on the dosage for your child.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals if you take Insulin Lispro Iu for more than once per day. Do not use other over-the-counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Insulin Lispro Iu.
- Maintain a fiber-rich diet and include healthy carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to maintain your blood glucose levels.
- Eat at regular intervals.
- Keep a check on your weight and exercise regularly to keep your heart healthy.
- Your doctor also guides you on noticing and managing the early symptoms of high/low blood sugar levels.
- Gastrointestinal side effects can be managed with simple modifications in your lifestyle. These include cutting down on sugars and fatty foods, avoiding carbonated drinks and foods that cause gas.
Special Advise
Regular monitoring of plasma glucose levels is advised.
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.
