Humalog Mix Pen SubQ

In Depth

Generic Name: INSULIN LISPRO PROTAMINE (NPL)/INSULIN LISPRO - INJECTION
Pronounced: (IN-sue-lin LISS-pro PRO-tah-meen(NPL)/IN-sue-lin LISS-pro)

Humalog Mix Pen SubQ Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: very fast heartbeat, vision changes, unexplained heavy sweating, agitation, fainting, seizures.

Humalog Mix Pen SubQ Missed Dose

It is very important to follow your insulin regimen exactly. Do not miss any doses of insulin. Keep extra supplies of insulin and an extra syringe and needle on hand. Discuss specific instructions with your doctor now in case you miss a dose of insulin in the future.

Humalog Mix Pen SubQ Notes

Do not share this medication, needles, or syringes with others.

It is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to understand diabetes and all the important aspects of its treatment, including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications, and getting regular eye, foot and medical exams.

Keep all medical appointments. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C, complete blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy.

Wear or carry identification stating that you have diabetes and are using this drug.

Humalog Mix Pen SubQ Storage

See also the How to Use section.

Store all unopened insulin containers in the refrigerator between 36-46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C). Do not freeze, and do not use insulin that has been frozen. If you are using the vials, store open vials in the refrigerator or at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from direct heat and light. Store in the carton to protect from light. Do not refrigerate cartridges or syringes that are currently in use. Discard cartridges and syringes in use after 14 days, and vials in use after 28 days, even if there is insulin left. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.