HUMALOG INJ

Overview

HUMALOG INJ is a Schedule G drug.

HUMALOG INJ is composed of: INSULIN ASPART (100 IU)

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin aspart is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours. Insulin aspart is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. insulin aspart is sometimes used together with a long-acting or intermediate-acting insulin. Insulin aspart is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.
Insulin aspart is also used to treat type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Usage

INSULIN ASPART is generally used to treat: Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

HUMALOG INJ is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for HUMALOG INJ and its Constituents


Avoid changing the type of insulin, without health care provider’s advice. It may harm liver or kidney functions. Monitor serum glucose, potassium, electrolytes, HbA1c and lipid profile regularly. Precautions should be taken during concomitant illness especially infections low level potassium in blood. Change the injection site within the same area. Developing a fever or infection, eating significantly more than prescribed, or missing your dose of insulin may cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver disease, nerve problems, adrenal, pituitary or thyroid problems, diabetic ketoacidosis, alcoholism, smoking habit, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

INSULIN ASPART over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Confusion, Eyes Blurred Vision, Mouth Tingling, Slurred Speech, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

INSULIN ASPART : Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Dizziness, Hands Tingling, Frequent Urination

Rare Side-Effects

INSULIN ASPART : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

INSULIN ASPART can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Hypokalemia, Adrenal Insufficiency, Malnutrition, Neuropathy, Panhypopituitarism, Anorexia Nervosa

Technical Classification

INSULIN ASPART is categorized as: INSULIN / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Evening25%
Morning24%
3 Times Daily17%
Others11%
2 Times Daily (1-1-0)7%
Afternoon5%
2 Times Daily3%

What was the Dosage Advised?

10units15%
6units14%
8units11%
12units11%
4units7%
14units5%
12 units4%
8 units4%
16units3%
20 units2%
18units2%
10 units2%
22units1%
20units1%
4 units1%
18 units1%
14 units1%
6untis1%
2units1%
30 units1%
16 units1%
12untis1%

Directions with respect to food?

Before Food98%

How long was it prescribed?

90 Days41%
30 Days23%
3 Days9%
10 Days8%
5 Days4%
60 Days4%
15 Days4%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs1%
5 to 12yrs1%
18 to 35yrs11%
35 to 50yrs10%
50 to 60yrs28%
60 to 70yrs33%
70yrs and above15%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females47%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Endocrinologist42%
Physician30%
Cardiologist9%
Oncologist5%
Nephrologist3%
Neurosurgeon2%
Gastroenterologist2%
Urologist1%
Neurologist1%
Surgeon1%
Orthopaedist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

LANTUS INJ14%
LANTUS VIAL11%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)12%
HBA1C (BIOCHEMISTRY)10%

Available Alternatives for HUMALOG INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

EGLUCENT 100IU CARTRIDGEINR 561 for 3 ML CARTRIDGEINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
EGLUCENT 100IU KWIKPENINR 704 for 1 DISPOSABLE PENINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
HUMALOG 100IU KWIKPENINR 640 for 3 ML DISPOSABLE PENINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
HUMALOG CATRIDGEINR 561 for 1 INJINSULIN ASPART 100 IU
HUMALOG INJINR 410 for 10 MLINSULIN ASPART 100 IU
HUMALOG KWIKPEN INJINR 2500 for 3 MLINSULIN ASPART 100 IU
HUMALOG MIX 25 INJINR 371 for 3 ML INJINSULIN ASPART 100 IU
HUMALOG MIX 50 INJINR 371 for 3 ML INJINSULIN ASPART 100 IU
HUMALOG PENINR 544 for 3 MLINSULIN ASPART 100 IU
INSULIN ASPARTINSULIN ASPART

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

EGLUCENT MIX 25 CARTRIDGEINR 561 for 3 ML CARTRIDGEINSULIN ASPART 75.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 25.0 %
EGLUCENT MIX 25 KWIKPENINR 704 for 1 DISPOSABLE PENINSULIN ASPART 75.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 25.0 %
EGLUCENT MIX 50 CARTRIDGEINR 561 for 3 ML CARTRIDGEINSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
EGLUCENT MIX 50 KWIKPENINR 704 for 1 DISPOSABLE PENINSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
EGLUCENT MIX INJINR 561 for 3 ML CARTRIDGEINSULIN ASPART 75 %, INSULIN ASPART 25 %
HUMALOG 100IU/ML CARTRIDGE 3MLINR 2805 for 5 CARTRIGESINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU/ML
HUMALOG MIX 25 CARTRIDGEINR 2550 for 5 CARTRIGESINSULIN ASPART 75.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 25.0 %
HUMALOG MIX 25/75 100IU KWIKPENINR 640 for 3 ML DISPOSABLE PENINSULIN ASPART 75.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 25.0 %
HUMALOG MIX 50 CARTRIDGEINR 2550 for 5 CARTRIGESINSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
HUMALOG MIX 50/50 KWIKPENINR 640 for 3 ML DISPOSABLE PENINSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
INSULIN LISPROINSULIN ASPART
INSUMAN COMB 25 3ML CARTRIDGEINR 1254 for 5 CARTRIGESINSULIN ASPART 75.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 25.0 %
INSUMAN COMB 50%/50% CARTRIDGE 3MLINR 1140 for 5 CARTRIGESINSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
NOVOMIX 30 100IU FLEXPENINR 672.44 for 3 ML FLEXPENINSULIN ASPART 70.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 30.0 %
NOVOMIX 30 100IU PENFILL 3 MLINR 2650 for 5 PENFILLSINSULIN ASPART 70.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 30.0 %
NOVOMIX 30 INJINR 555.74 for 3 ML FLEXPENINSULIN ASPART 70 %, INSULIN ASPART 30 %
NOVOMIX 50 100IU FLEXPENINR 677.6 for 3 ML FLEXPENINSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
NOVOMIX 50 3ML PENFILLINR 2890 for 5 PENFILLSINSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
NOVOMIX-30 FLEXPENINR 555.74 for 3 ML FLEXPENINSULIN ASPART 70 %, INSULIN ASPART 30 %
NOVOMIX-30 PENFILLINR 2211.65 for 3 ML PENFILINSULIN ASPART 70 %, INSULIN ASPART 30 %
NOVORAPID 100IU CARTRIDGEINR 477 for 3 ML CARTRIDGEINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
NOVORAPID 100IU FLEXPENINR 673.93 for 3 ML FLEXPENINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
NOVORAPID 100IU INJINR 1750 for 10 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
NOVORAPID 100IU/ML CARTRIDGEINR 2650 for 5 CARTRIGESINSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU/ML
NOVORAPID FLEXPENINR 555.74 for 3 ML FLEXPENINSULIN ASPART 100 IU
NOVORAPID VIALINR 1450 for 10 ML INJECTIONINSULIN ASPART 100 IU
RYZODEG FLEXTOUCH INJINR 1700 for 3ML FLEXPENINSULIN ASPART 2.56 MG, INSULIN ASPART 1.05 MG
RYZODEG FLEXTOUCH PENINR 1700 for 3 ML PENINSULIN ASPART 70.0 IU, INSULIN ASPART 30.0 IU