Humalog Mix 100IU injection kwikpen

About Humalog Mix 100IU injection kwikpen

Humalog Mix KwikPen Uses

• Control of high blood sugar in adults with type 1 diabetes.
• Control of high blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes.
• Mealtime and background insulin cover in one injection, as prescribed.

Humalog Mix KwikPen Benefits

• Two types of insulin in one pen reduce the number of injections.
• Prefilled KwikPen is easy to carry and dose.
• Fast onset helps limit sugar spikes after meals.

What Experts Say

Humalog Mix combines insulin lispro, a rapid acting insulin, with insulin lispro protamine, which acts for longer. The rapid part covers the meal being eaten, while the longer part supports blood sugar between meals. The pen is usually prescribed twice daily.

Doctors choose the mix ratio and dose by checking blood sugar readings, diet and activity. It is injected under the skin within 15 minutes before a meal, so a skipped meal can lead to low sugar. Regular home glucose checks are important while the dose is being set.

Hypoglycemia is the main risk, so patients should carry sugar or a juice box. The suspension must be rolled gently until evenly cloudy before each use. Dose changes should come only from the treating doctor or diabetes educator, particularly during Ramadan fasting. Rotating injection sites and keeping a glucose log help the doctor fine tune treatment over time. Unopened pens need refrigeration, and a pen in use is kept at room temperature.

Drug Class

• Premixed insulin (rapid acting and intermediate acting)

Humalog Mix 100IU injection kwikpen formula

• Insulin lispro
• Insulin lispro protamine suspension

Available forms

• KwikPen

How to use Humalog Mix 100IU injection kwikpen?

• Roll the pen gently 10 times and turn it up and down 10 times until evenly cloudy.
• Inject under the skin of the abdomen, thigh or upper arm within 15 minutes before a meal.
• Change the injection site each time and use a new needle for every dose.
• Dose is set by the doctor, so follow the prescribed units and timing exactly.

Drug Interactions

• Other diabetes medicines: Metformin, sulfonylureas and similar tablets can add to the sugar lowering effect.
• Pioglitazone: It may raise the risk of fluid retention and heart failure.
• Beta blockers: They may hide warning signs of low blood sugar.
• Steroids, thiazides and thyroid hormones: They can raise blood sugar and increase insulin needs.
• Alcohol: It can cause unpredictable low or high blood sugar.

Risks and warnings

• Low blood sugar: Missed meals, extra exercise or too high a dose can cause hypoglycemia with shakiness, sweating and confusion.
• Low potassium: Insulin may lower potassium, which matters for people on diuretics.
• Heart failure: Using it with pioglitazone can cause fluid retention, so report swelling or breathlessness.
• Injection sites: Repeated injections at one spot can cause lumps or skin thickening.
• Illness and fasting: Dose may need change during illness or Ramadan, so ask your doctor.
• Never share pens: Sharing pens can spread infection even with a new needle.

Humalog Mix KwikPen Side Effects

• Low blood sugar
• Redness or swelling at injection site
• Itching or rash
• Weight gain
• Swelling in hands and feet
• Lumps under the skin (lipodystrophy)
• Headache
• Allergic reaction (rare)

Storage Conditions

• Store unopened pens in a refrigerator at 2 to 8 C and do not freeze.
• Keep the pen in use at room temperature below 30 C and use within 28 days.
• Protect from heat and direct sunlight, and keep the cap on.
• Keep out of reach of children.