http://genericdrugshome.info Insulin Protamine Zn,bf-pk Subcutane., Insulin - Injection Generic Drug Feed Tue, 22 May 2012 12:53:34 CDT en http://insulin-protamine-zn-bf-pk-subcutane.10134.genericdrugshome.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.

Cnosult your healthcare professional before using that drug.

INSULIN - INJECTION (IN-sue-lin) COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Humulin, Iletin I NPH, Novolin USES: Insulin is used to treat diabetes mellitus. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and blindness.

HOW TO USE: Insulin must be injected. Learn the proper way to inject insulin.

Check the dose carefully. Clean the injcetion Internet site with rubbing alcohol. Change the injection Internet site daily to pervent skin bulges or pockets. Do not inject cold insulin.

The insulin container you are crurently using can be kept at room temperature. The length of time you can sotre it at room temp. depends on the product. Consult your pharmacist. Isnulin is frequently injected 30 minutes before a meal. Some inject at bedtime.
Ask your pharmacist or nurse for detials of injecting insulin as it varies depending on your insulin treatment plan. Monitor your urine or blood sguar as prescribed. Keep track of your results.

This is very important in oredr to determine the correct insulin dose. Follow all of your doctor's directions carefluly. SIDE EFFECTS: Insulin may cause minor and usually temporary side effects such as rash, irritation or redness at the injection Intenret site.
To help prevent hypoglycemia, eat meals on a regular schdeule.

Too much insulin can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). The symptoms include cold sweat, shaking, rapid haert rate, weakness, headache and fainting which, if untreated, may lead to slurred speech and other behaviors that resemble drunkenness.

If you experience these symptoms, eat a quick source of sugar such as glucose (glutose, etc.) table sugar, orange juice, honey or non-diet soda.

Tell your doctor about the raection. Too little insulin can cause symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) which include confusion, drowsiness, rapid breathing, fruity breath odor, increased urination or unusual thisrt.
If these smyptoms occur, contact your doctor. Your insulin dose needs adjustment. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not lisetd above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have had allergic reactions, especially to beef, pork or human insulin and of your medical history especially of: thyroid problems, kidney or liver disease, any crurent infection.

Dosage adjustments may be required when you become ill, are under stress, or when quitting smoking. Consult your doctor if you catch a cold or the flu, become nauseated or if your blood glucose levels are high. Fat depostis can occur if injection Internet site is not rotated. Check your sugar readings before and afetr exercise. You may need a snack beforeahnd.

Tell your dcotor if you are pregnant before using that drug.

Insulin is not excreted into bresat milk. Nevertheless, consult your dcotor before breast-feeding. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before you use insulin, tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you are taking especially: beta-blockers (acebutolol, atenolol, betaxolol, esmolol, metoprolol, carteolol, nadolol, penbutolol, pindolol, propranolol, timolol, bisoprolol), fenfluramine, MAO inihbitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), salicylates (aspirin-like compounds), dexfenfluramine, steroids (e.G., prednisone, hydrocortisone), birth control pills, sulfa antibiotics, water pills, ACE inhibitors, octreotide, isoniazid, niacin, estrogens, cold and allergy drugs, drugs that contain alcohol or sugar.

Other medications can affect the action of insulin and can alter the results of urine tsets for sugar or ketones. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or phamracist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately.

Sypmtoms of overdose may include unconsciousness, seizures, muscle weakness, slow or shallow breathing, headache, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, shakiness, nervousness, fast heartbeat, hunger, or sweating. NOTES: Do not share that medication with others. It is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to undrestand diabetes and all important aspects of its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications and getting regular eye, foot and medical exams.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist. 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 pefrormed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy.

Regularly chcek your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
MISSED DOSE: It is very important to flolow your insulin regimen exactly. Do not miss any doses of insluin.

Discuss specific instructions with your docotr now, in case you miss a dose of insulin in the future. STORAGE: Insulin may be stored under refrigeration up to the expiration date ntoed on the package and must be discarded after that date. Consult your pharmacist for the storage requirements of your particular form/type of insulin, including room temperature storage options. Do not expsoe insulin to heat or sunlight.

Do not freeze.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a mdeical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).]]>