
What is Humalog Mix 25 Cartridges?
Humalog Mix 25 cartridges are used to help people with diabetes control their blood sugar levels.
Humalog Mix 25 contains two types of insulin: insulin lispro, which is fast-acting, and insulin lispro protamine, which is long-acting. This combination helps to quickly lower blood sugar after meals and maintain more stable blood sugar levels throughout the day.
Insulin lispro is a modified form of human insulin that works faster than the insulin naturally produced by the body. Protamine sulfate is added to create the long-acting component, helping to extend the duration of insulin activity.
The cartridges are specifically designed to be used with Lilly injector systems, ensuring accurate dosing and ease of use. It’s important to note that these cartridges should not be mixed with other insulins or reused, as this can affect their effectiveness and safety.
Important Considerations Before Taking Humalog Mix 25
- Do not use Humalog Mix 25 if your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia). Follow your healthcare provider’s advice on when to take your insulin after treating low blood sugar.
- Avoid using Humalog Mix 25 if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. The medication contains glycerol, dibasic sodium phosphate, m-cresol, zinc, water, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, liquefied phenol, protamine sulfate, and zinc oxide.
- Inform your doctor if you have issues with your kidneys or liver. Your insulin dose may need to be adjusted.
- Be cautious with alcohol as it can affect your blood sugar levels. Never drink alcohol on an empty stomach.
- Increased physical activity can lower your insulin needs. Exercise can also speed up the insulin’s effect, especially if it involves the injection site.
- Talk to your doctor if you are traveling across more than two time zones. Traveling can disrupt your usual routine and affect your insulin schedule. Time zone changes can alter the timing of your meals and insulin injections, making it challenging to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
- Humalog Mix 25 can be used during pregnancy if necessary. Good diabetes control is vital for you and your baby. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant, are pregnant, or are nursing.
Dosage Information and Usage
Dosage Form and Strengths of Humalog Mix 25 Cartridges
Humalog Mix 25 is a sterile suspension that contains 25% insulin lispro injection and 75% insulin lispro protamine suspension. It is available in a 3 mL cartridge form.
These cartridges are designed exclusively for 3 mL pens, ensuring precise dosing and ease of administration.
Usage
Proper Use of Humalog Mix 25
To ensure the correct administration of Humalog Mix 25, follow these steps:
Preparing a Cartridge for Insertion in a Pen:
- Begin by thoroughly washing your hands to maintain cleanliness and prevent infection.
- Rotate the cartridge in your palms ten times and invert it 180 degrees ten times to resuspend the insulin until it appears uniformly cloudy or milky. If not, repeat the process until the contents are mixed. Avoid vigorous shaking to prevent frothing, which can interfere with accurate dosing.
- Check the cartridge before use. Do not use it if clumps or solid white particles are sticking to the bottom or sides, or if the cartridge is cracked or broken.
- Follow the pen manufacturer’s directions to load the cartridge into the pen correctly.
Injecting the Dose:
- Clean your hands again before handling the injection.
- Use an alcohol swab to wipe the exposed rubber surface on the metal cap end of the cartridge or prefilled pen.
- Ensure the insulin is uniformly cloudy or milky.
- Follow the pen manufacturer’s directions to attach the needle.
- Hold the pen with the needle pointing up. Tap the pen to bring bubbles to the top, then remove them by setting the pen to a 2-unit dose and depressing the plunger until a drop of insulin appears at the needle’s tip.
- To avoid skin problems, rotate injection sites, ensuring the same site is not used more than once a month.
- Follow your healthcare professional’s instructions to prepare the injection site.
- Insert the needle as instructed by your doctor.
- Follow the pen manufacturer’s instructions to inject Humalog Mix 25.
- After injecting, pull out the needle and apply gentle pressure to the site without rubbing.
- Remove the needle from the pen immediately after the injection to prevent contamination and leakage. Dispose of the needle in a sharps container. Do not reuse needles or share pens/cartridges.
- Use the gauge on the cartridge to monitor how much insulin remains. The gauge helps determine when a new cartridge is needed, ensuring you receive a complete dose each time.
Storage Information
Before using Humalog Mix 25 cartridges or prefilled pens, store them in a refrigerator at 2-8°C. Do not freeze.
Keep away from heat or direct sunlight. Once in use, keep at a cool place below 30°C, shielded from heat and light.
Do not freeze. Discard used or unrefrigerated pens after 28 days, even if insulin remains.
Side Effects
Common Side Effects
- Hypoglycemia
- shaking,
- sweating,
- fast heartbeat
- dizziness
- Redness, swelling, or itching at the injection site.
- Palpitations
- Sweating
- Vomiting
- Headache
Serious but Rare Side Effects
- Diabetic acidosis
- Feeling drowsy,
- flushed face,
- thirst,
- loss of appetite,
- heavy breathing, and
- rapid pulse
- Lipoatrophy (dents in the skin)
- Lipohypertrophy (lump under the skin)
- Severe allergic reactions
- A rash over the whole body,
- shortness of breath,
- wheezing,
- low blood pressure,
- fast pulse,
- sweating
Warnings and Precautions
- Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar): This is the most common side effect of insulin. It can cause dizziness, confusion, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness or coma. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly to catch and treat low blood sugar early.
- Insulin Properties: Humalog Mix 25 works quickly and doesn’t last as long as other insulins. It should be injected within 15 minutes before a meal to control blood sugar effectively.
- Guidelines for Injections: Humalog Mix 25 is a white suspension meant for subcutaneous injection only, not intravenous use. Always follow proper injection techniques.
- Insulin Regimen Changes: Any changes in your insulin type, brand, or strength should be done carefully under medical supervision. Changes may require adjustments in your insulin dose.
- Avoid Mixing Insulins: Do not mix Humalog Mix 25 with other types or brands of insulin without medical advice. This can affect how it works and your insulin dose.
- Dosage Adjustments: Patients switching to Humalog Mix 25 may need different insulin doses than with other insulins. Your doctor will adjust your dose as needed, either immediately or over a few weeks.
Overdosage
Taking too much Humalog Mix 25 can cause hypoglycemia, resulting in low blood sugar. This may occur if:
- Miss or delay meals
- Take too much insulin
- Exercise more than usual
- Have an illness like diarrhea or vomiting
- Experience changes in your body’s insulin needs
- Have certain medical conditions affecting glands like adrenal or thyroid, or kidney and liver diseases
- Take other medications that lower blood glucose levels
- Consume alcohol
For mild to moderate hypoglycemia, have sugar-containing foods or drinks like candy or juice. Severe hypoglycemia may require assistance or medical treatment with IV glucose or glucagon injection.
Drug Interactions With Other Medications
- Oral contraceptives (birth control pills, injections, patches): May increase insulin requirements, affecting blood sugar levels.
- Corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone): Can raise insulin needs due to their effect on glucose metabolism.
- Thyroid replacement therapy: May increase insulin requirements as thyroid hormones affect metabolism.
- Oral antidiabetic agents: These medications can lower blood sugar levels, potentially reducing the need for insulin.
- Salicylates (aspirin): Can lower insulin requirements by affecting glucose metabolism.
- Sulfa antibiotics: Some antibiotics can alter insulin needs by influencing blood sugar levels.
- Certain antidepressants (MAO inhibitors): These medications can affect insulin sensitivity and glucose levels.
- Beta-blockers: Used for heart conditions and high blood pressure, they can lower insulin requirements.
- Alcohol: Consuming alcohol affects blood sugar levels, potentially altering insulin needs.
- ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin II receptor blockers: Medications for hypertension that may affect insulin sensitivity and glucose control.
Cost & Discounts
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- 100u/mL – 5 cartridges: $102.00
- 100u/mL – 10 cartridges: $202.00
- 100u/mL – 15 cartridges: $300.00
- 100u/mL – 20 cartridges: $396.00
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