Insulin Lispro : How to Use

Insulin Lispro - Systemic

Brand Names

Humalog Insulin Lispro *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Each package of insulin lispro contains a patient information sheet. Read this sheet carefully and make sure you understand :

How to prepare the drug.
How to inject the drug.
How to dispose of syringes, needles and injection devices.

It is best to use a various place on the body for each injection - abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. If you have questions about this, contact a member of your health care team.

When using as a mealtime insulin, insulin lispro must be taken within 15 minutes before the meal or immediately after the meal .

Follow carefully the special meal plan your family doctor gave you . This is the most important part of controlling your condition, and is necessary if the drug is to work properly. Always exercise regularly and test for sugar in your blood or urine as directed.

Dosage

The dose of insulin lispro will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label .

For injection dosage form:
- For diabetes mellitus - sugar diabetes:
  - Adults and teenagers The dose is based on your blood sugar and must be determined by your family doctor.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Store in the refrigerator. However, keep the drug from freezing.
After a cartridge has been inserted into a pen, store the cartridge and pen at room temperature, not in the refrigerator.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.