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insulin isophane and insulin regular (IN suh lin EYE sew fane and IN suh lin REHgue ler)
What is the most important information I should know about Humulin 70/30?
• Know the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), whichinclude shaking; nausea; headache; drowsiness; weakness; dizziness; fast heartbeat;sweating; pale, cool skin; anxiety; and difficulty concentrating what is humulin n. Carry a pieceof candy or glucose tablets with you to treat episodes of low blood sugar what is humulin n.
• Follow any diet and exercise plan that you have developed with your doctoror nurse what is humulin n. Changes in what you eat or how much you exercise can change the amountof insulin that you need to control your blood sugar levels what is humulin n.
• Ask your doctor or nurse what to do if you are sick with a cold, flu,or fever what is humulin n. These illnesses may change your insulin requirements what is humulin n.
• Do not change the brand of insulin isophane and insulin regular or syringethat you are using without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist what is humulin n. Somebrands of insulin isophane and insulin regular and syringes are interchangeable,while others are not what is humulin n. Your doctor and/or pharmacist know which brands can besubstituted for one another what is humulin n.
What is Humulin 70/30?
• Insulin is a hormone naturally produced by your pancreas what is humulin n. Insulin enablesthe body to use the sugar in food as a source of energy what is humulin n. When the body doesnot produce enough insulin, or when the insulin produced by the body is noteffective enough, the condition is called diabetes mellitus what is humulin n. This conditionallows sugar levels in the blood to become very high what is humulin n. Diabetics must use man-madeinsulin or insulin that comes from pigs (which is very similar to human insulin)to lower these high blood sugar levels what is humulin n.
• Humulin 70/30 is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus what is humulin n.
• Humulin 70/30 may also be used for purposes other than those listed inthis medication guide what is humulin n.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Humulin 70/30?
• Do not use Humulin 70/30 if you are allergic to insulin or if you haveintolerance to a certain insulin isophane and insulin regular product what is humulin n.
• Before using insulin, tell your doctor if you have any other medicalconditions or if you take other prescription or over-the-counter medications,including vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements what is humulin n.
• Before using Humulin 70/30, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liverdisease what is humulin n. You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment what is humulin n.
• Most insulins can be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding what is humulin n. They arenot expected to be harmful to an unborn baby what is humulin n. It is very important to controlblood sugar levels during pregnancy and breast-feeding and insulin is oftenchosen as the treatment what is humulin n. Some types of insulin may be better than others foruse during pregnancy and breast-feeding what is humulin n. Talk to your doctor about the use ofinsulin during pregnancy and breast-feeding what is humulin n.
How should I use Humulin 70/30?
• Use Humulin 70/30 exactly as directed by your doctor what is humulin n. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them toyou what is humulin n.
• If the insulin has been stored in the refrigerator, it can be warmedto room temperature before use what is humulin n.
• Roll the container of insulin between your palms 10 times what is humulin n. Then, if youare using a pen or prefilled syringe, turn it upside down so that the glassball moves from one end to the other what is humulin n. Do this at least 10 times what is humulin n. Repeat thisprocedure until the suspension appears uniformly white and cloudy what is humulin n. Do not shakethe insulin vigorously what is humulin n. Inject immediately what is humulin n. Repeat this procedure before eachsubsequent injection what is humulin n.
• Do not use the insulin if it is discolored, has particles in it, or looksdifferent from previous vials, cartridges, or prefilled syringes of Humulin70/30 what is humulin n.
• Use only the approved delivery device(s) for cartridges or prefilledsyringes of insulin what is humulin n.
• If you are mixing different types of insulins in the same syringe, followyour doctor's directions and always draw up the different insulins in the sameorder (usually the clear insulin first) what is humulin n. Do not mix different insulins in thesame syringe unless specifically directed to do so by your doctor what is humulin n.
• Rotate injection sites exactly as directed by your doctor what is humulin n. Usually, youshould not inject within 1 inch of the same site within 1 month what is humulin n.
• Never reuse a needle or syringe what is humulin n. Dispose of all needles and syringesin an appropriate, puncture-resistant disposal container what is humulin n.
• Do not change the insulin strength (e.g., U-100) or insulin type (e.g.,50/50 isophane-regular mixture, 70/30 isophane-regular mixture, etc.) unlessyour doctor recommends a change for you what is humulin n.
• Do not change the brand of insulin isophane and insulin regular or syringethat you are using without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist what is humulin n. Somebrands of insulin isophane and insulin regular and syringes are interchangeable,while others are not what is humulin n.
• Follow any diet and exercise plan that you have developed with your doctoror nurse what is humulin n. Changes in what you eat or how much you exercise can change the amountof insulin that you need to control your blood sugar levels what is humulin n.
• Ask your doctor or nurse what to do if you are sick with a cold, flu,or fever what is humulin n. These illnesses may change your insulin requirements what is humulin n.
• Your healthcare provider may recommend regular monitoring of blood sugarlevels with blood or urine tests what is humulin n.
• Wear some type of medical identification bracelet, necklace, or otheralert tag to inform others that you have diabetes and that you require insulinin the case of an emergency what is humulin n.
• Proper foot care, eye care, dental care, and overall proper health careare important for people with diabetes what is humulin n. Visit your doctor, dentist, eye doctor,and other heath care practitioners as recommended by your doctor what is humulin n.
• Store unopened vials, pens, and cartridges of Humulin 70/30 in the refrigeratorbetween 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit (2 and 8 degrees Celsius), in the originalcarton what is humulin n. Do not store Humulin 70/30 in the freezer and do not allow it to freeze what is humulin n. Do not use Humulin 70/30 if it has been frozen what is humulin n. Throw away any expired insulin what is humulin n.
• Vials of Humulin 70/30 can be kept unrefrigerated for up to 28 days,but should not be exposed to excessive heat or sunlight what is humulin n.
• Once punctured, the vial of insulin in use, whether stored in the refrigeratoror at room temperature, must be used within 28 days what is humulin n. Throw away any unused insulin28 days after the vial is first punctured what is humulin n.
• Insulin cartridges and pens in use, should be stored at room temperature(below 86 degrees Fahrenheit/30 degrees Celsius), but should not be exposedto excessive heat or sunlight what is humulin n. Novolin 70/30 PenFill and Prefilled cartridgesand Humulin 70/30 cartridges in use can be kept unrefrigerated for one week what is humulin n. Humulin 70/30 Pens and Novolin 70/30 Innolets in use can be kept unrefrigeratedfor 10 days what is humulin n. Unrefrigerated cartridges, pens, and Innolets must be used withinthis time period or discarded what is humulin n.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Follow your doctor's directions if you miss a dose of insulin what is humulin n. To preventmissed doses, be sure to always have enough insulin on hand, especially if youare going on vacation what is humulin n.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected what is humulin n.
• Symptoms of an insulin overdose reflect very low blood sugar levels andinclude headache, irregular heartbeat, increased heart rate or pulse, sweating,tremor, nausea, increased hunger, and anxiety what is humulin n.
What should I avoid while using Humulin 70/30?
• Do not use alcohol without first talking to your doctor what is humulin n. It lowers bloodsugar, and you may experience dangerously low blood sugar levels what is humulin n.
What are the possible side effects of Humulin 70/30?
• Rarely, people have allergic reactions to insulin what is humulin n. Seek emergency medicalattention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closingof the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) what is humulin n.
• The side effects of insulin therapy result mostly from blood sugar levelsthat are either too high or too low what is humulin n. You should be familiar with the symptomsof both high and low blood sugar levels and know how to treat both conditions what is humulin n. Also, be sure your family and close friends know how to help you in an emergency what is humulin n.
• Low blood sugar may occur when too much insulin is used; when meals aremissed or delayed; if you exercise more than usual; during illness, especiallywith vomiting or diarrhea; if you take other medications; after drinking alcohol;and in other situations what is humulin n.
• Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, has the following symptoms: shaking;nausea; headache; drowsiness; weakness; dizziness; fast heartbeat; sweating;pale, cool skin; anxiety; and difficulty concentrating what is humulin n.
• Keep sugary candy, fruit juice, or glucose tablets on hand to treat episodesof low blood sugar what is humulin n.
• Increased blood sugar may occur if not enough insulin is used, if youeat significantly more food than usual, if you exercise less than usual, ifyou take other medications, if you have a fever or other illness, and in othersituations what is humulin n.
• Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, has the following symptoms: increasedthirst, increased hunger, and increased urination what is humulin n.
• Monitor your blood sugar levels and ask your doctor how to adjust yourinsulin doses if your blood sugar levels are too high what is humulin n.
• Side effects may also occur at the site of injection what is humulin n. If the area becomesthickened, hard, or pitted, talk to your doctor before injecting at that siteagain what is humulin n.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur what is humulin n. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome what is humulin n.
What other drugs will affect Humulin 70/30?
• Many drugs can interact with insulin or affect blood sugar levels what is humulin n. Donot take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins,minerals, and herbal products, without first talking to your doctor or pharmacistduring treatment with insulin what is humulin n.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Humulin 70/30 writtenfor health professionals that you may read what is humulin n.
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