Important: Know
your insulin. Do not change the type of insulin you use unless
told to do so by your healthcare provider. Your insulin dose and the time
you take your dose can change with different types of insulin.
Make sure you have the right type and strength
of insulin prescribed for you. |
Read the Patient Information that comes with
Humalog Mix75/25 before you start using it and each time you get a refill.
There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking
with your healthcare provider about your diabetes or treatment. Make sure
that you know how to manage your diabetes. Ask your healthcare provider if
you have questions about managing your diabetes.
What is Humalog
Mix75/25?
Humalog Mix75/25 is a mixture of fast-acting
and longer-acting man-made insulins. Humalog Mix75/25 is used to control high
blood sugar (glucose) in people with diabetes.
Humalog
Mix75/25 comes in:
Who should not take
Humalog Mix75/25?
Do
not take Humalog Mix75/25 if:
your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia). After
treating your low blood sugar, follow your healthcare provider's instructions
on the use of Humalog Mix75/25.
you are allergic to anything in Humalog Mix75/25.
See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in Humalog
Mix75/25.
Tell
your healthcare provider:
about
all your medical conditions. Medical conditions can affect your
insulin needs and your dose of Humalog Mix75/25.
if
you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You and your healthcare provider
should talk about the best way to manage your diabetes while you are pregnant
or breastfeeding. Humalog Mix75/25 has not been studied in pregnant or nursing
women.
about
all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines,
vitamins and herbal supplements. Many medicines can affect your
blood sugar levels and insulin needs. Your Humalog Mix75/25 dose may need
to change if you take other medicines.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of
your medicines with you to show to all of your healthcare providers.
How should I use
Humalog Mix75/25?
Talk to your healthcare provider if you have
any questions. Your healthcare provider will tell you the right syringes to
use with Humalog Mix75/25 vials. Your healthcare provider should show you
how to inject Humalog Mix75/25 before you start using it. Read the User Manual that comes with your
Humalog Mix75/25 prefilled pen.
Use
Humalog Mix75/25 exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
Humalog
Mix75/25 starts working faster than other insulins that contain regular human
insulin. Inject Humalog Mix75/25 fifteen minutes or less before
a meal. If you do not plan to eat within 15 minutes, delay the injection until
the correct time (15 minutes before eating).
Check
your blood sugar levels as told by your healthcare provider.
Mix
Humalog Mix75/25 well before each use. For Humalog Mix75/25 in
a vial, carefully shake or rotate the vial until completely mixed. For prefilled
pens, carefully follow the User Manual for instructions on mixing the pen.
Humalog Mix75/25 should be cloudy or milky after mixing well.
Look at your Humalog Mix75/25 before each injection.
If it is not evenly mixed or has solid particles or clumps in it, do not use.
Return it to your pharmacy for new Humalog Mix75/25.
Inject
your dose of Humalog Mix75/25 under the skin of your stomach area, upper arm,
upper leg, or buttocks. Never inject Humalog Mix75/25 into a muscle or vein.
Change
(rotate) your injection site with each dose.
Your
insulin needs may change because of:
Follow your healthcare provider's instructions
to make changes in your insulin dose.
Never
mix Humalog Mix75/25 in the same syringe with other insulin products.
Never
use Humalog Mix75/25 in an insulin pump.
Always
carry a quick source of sugar to treat low blood sugar, such as glucose tablets,
hard candy, or juice.
What are the possible
side effects of Humalog Mix75/25?
Low
Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia). Symptoms of low blood sugar include:
Low blood sugar symptoms can happen suddenly.
Symptoms of low blood sugar may be different for each person and may change from time to time. Severe low blood sugar can cause seizures and death. Low
blood sugar may affect your ability to drive a car or use mechanical equipment,
risking injury to yourself or others. Know your symptoms of low blood sugar.
Low blood sugar can be treated by drinking juice or regular soda or eating
glucose tablets, sugar, or hard candy. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions
for treating low blood sugar. Talk to your healthcare provider if low blood
sugar is a problem for you.
Serious
allergic reactions (whole body allergic reaction). Severe, life-threatening
allergic reactions can happen with insulin. Get medical help right away if
you develop a rash over your whole body, have trouble breathing, wheezing,
a fast heartbeat, or sweating.
Reactions
at the injection site (local allergic reaction). You may get redness,
swelling, and itching at the injection site. If you keep having injection
site reactions or they are serious, you need to call your healthcare provider.
Do not inject insulin into a skin area that is red, swollen, or itchy.
Skin
thickens or pits at the injection site (lipodystrophy). This can
happen if you don't change (rotate) your injection sites enough.
These are not all the side effects from Humalog
Mix75/25. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information.
How should I store
Humalog Mix75/25?
Store
all unopened (unused) Humalog Mix75/25 in the original carton in a refrigerator
at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). Do not freeze.
Do not use Humalog Mix75/25 that has been frozen.
Do not use after the expiration date printed on
the carton and label.
Protect Humalog Mix75/25 from extreme heat, cold
or light.
After starting use (open):
Vials: Keep
in the refrigerator or at room temperature below 86°F (30°C) for up
to 28 days. Keep open vials away from direct heat or light. Throw away an
opened vial 28 days after first use, even if there is insulin left in the
vial.
Prefilled
Pens: Do not store a prefilled pen that you are using in the refrigerator.
Keep at room temperature below 86°F (30°C) for up to 10 days. Throw
away a prefilled pen 10 days after first use, even if there is insulin left
in the pen.
General information
about Humalog Mix75/25
Use Humalog Mix75/25 only to treat your diabetes.
Do not share it with anyone else, even if they also have diabetes. It may
harm them.
This leaflet summarized the most important
information about Humalog Mix75/25. If you would like more information about
Humalog Mix75/25 or diabetes, talk with your healthcare provider. You can
ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about Humalog Mix75/25
that is written for health professionals.
For questions you may call 1–800–LillyRx
(1–800–545–5979) or visit
www.humalog.com.
What are the ingredients
in Humalog Mix75/25?
Active
ingredients: insulin lispro protamine suspension and insulin lispro.
Inactive
ingredients: protamine sulfate, glycerin, dibasic sodium phosphate,
metacresol, zinc oxide (zinc ion), phenol and water for injection.
Patient Information issued September 6, 2007
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and Company, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA or
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