Humalog Vial

Humalog is a fast-acting prescription-only insulin used to treat high blood sugar in adults and children (3+ years) with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It acts rapidly, usually within approximately 15 minutes, to lower blood sugar after meals. The medicine is given as an injection under the skin and is sometimes used with long-acting insulin. The Humalog dose is different for each person and depends on blood sugar levels.

Humalog solution for injection is FDA-approved for adults and children treating with:

• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes

• Humalog begins working about 15 minutes after injection.
• Humalog helps control blood sugar after meals. It reaches peak effect in about 1-2 hours and lasts roughly 2-4 hours.
• It can be taken just before or right after eating, making it easy to fit into daily routines and meal times.
• Your doctor may prescribe Humalog with a long‑acting insulin to improve overall glucose control.
• Humalog vials are portable and designed for everyday use.

Humalog works more quickly than regular human insulin because it is absorbed into the bloodstream faster. It helps move sugar from the blood into muscle and fat cells and also prevents the liver from releasing excess sugar. This mechanism of Humalog vial helps keep blood glucose levels under control.

• Wash your hands with soap and water before using the Humalog solution for injection.
• After that, make sure the solution is clear, not cloudy, and within the expiry date.
• Clean the rubber stopper on the Humalog vial with an alcohol swab.
• Draw air into the Humalog syringe to the volume of your prescribed dose.
• Insert the needle into the Humalog vial and push air into it.
• Turn the Humalog vial upside down and pull back the syringe plunger to draw the correct dose.
• Then, tap the syringe gently to remove air bubbles.
• Choose your injection site (abdomen, thigh, or upper arm). Rotate injection sites to avoid skin problems.
• Inject within 15 minutes before a meal or immediately after eating.
• Clean the skin with an alcohol swab.
• Insert the needle under your skin & press the plunger completely.
• Remove the needle and press lightly with gauze (don’t rub).
• Dispose of the syringe and vial immediately in an FDA-approved sharps container.

Note: Humalog may be mixed with NPH insulin if instructed by a healthcare provider.

If you miss a single dose of Humalog from a vial, your blood sugar levels may rise. This insulin works quickly to control sugar after meals. Missed mealtime insulin can lead to hyperglycemia or DKA, especially in type 1 diabetes. However, you may feel thirsty, tired, or experience symptoms of high blood sugar. If you missed a Humalog vial dose, do not take extra doses to make up for it.

When you take too much Humalog from a vial, it can cause dangerously low blood sugar if not treated quickly. Symptoms of Humalog vial overdose may include shaking, dizziness, sweating, a fast heartbeat, confusion, or blurred vision. Plus, if you suspect a Humalog vial overdose, contact the poison control center immediately.

Humalog vial dosing is not a one-size-fits-all approach. The Humalog vial dosing schedule is carefully determined by doctors based on factors such as a patient’s weight, blood sugar levels, and meal plan.

• Humalog vials can significantly lower blood sugar, so there is a risk of hypoglycemia during use. In that case, you should keep fast-acting sugar sources, such as sweets, glucose tablets, or sugary drinks, on hand to quickly manage mild hypoglycemia.
• You should never use Humalog vials if your blood sugar is already low or if you are allergic to insulin lispro or any of its ingredients.
• You must carefully verify insulin labels each time you use these vials. This should be done to prevent medication mix-ups.
• Always inform your doctor about any prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, or supplements you are using.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery while using Humalog vials.
• Tell your doctor if you’ve ever had allergic reactions to medications used for diabetes management before using the Humalog solution for injection.
• You must share your medical history, especially if you have, or have had, kidney, liver, or heart conditions, when using Humalog vials.
• Report any ongoing swelling in the hands, feet, or ankles, as this may indicate fluid retention.
• Alcohol use can affect blood sugar levels, so discuss your drinking habits with your doctor when using these vials.
• Humalog (insulin lispro) vials are generally considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, Humalog dosage adjustments and close monitoring are really important.

When you consider the Humalog vial for diabetes, you must follow these guidelines:

• Store Humalog vials in the refrigerator (not freezer) at 2°C-8°C (36°F to 46°F).
• Opened Humalog vials can be kept at room temperature for up to 28 days.
• After 28 days, discard the vial even if some insulin remains.
• Keep Humalog vials away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
• Always check that the solution is clear and colorless before use. Do not use it if it is cloudy or contains particles.
• You must keep these vials tightly closed when not in use.
• During travel, especially in hot climates, use an insulin cooling pouch or travel case to protect the vial.

Humalog (insulin lispro) can interact with 407 medications. In addition, it carries interaction considerations with 3 medical conditions. Among the medication interactions, 16 are high-risk, 363 moderate, and 28 low-impact. Some of them are listed below:

Major Humalog Interactions

• Gemifloxacin
• Norfloxacin
• Ciprofloxacin
• Sparfloxacin
• Nalidixic acid
• Lomefloxacin
• Ofloxacin
• Moxifloxacin
• Enoxacin
• Levofloxacin
• Trovafloxacin
• Capivasertib
• Gatifloxacin
• Cinoxacin
• Grepafloxacin
• Delafloxacin

• Minor Humalog Interactions
  • Diltiazem
  • Psyllium
  • Fluocinolone ophthalmic
  • Potassium gluconate
  • Rimexolone ophthalmic
  • Dexamethasone ophthalmic
  • Polycarbophil
  • Medrysone ophthalmic
  • Methylcellulose
  • Phentolamine
• Moderate Humalog Interactions
  • Liraglutide
  • Propranolol
  • Chromium Picolinate
  • Olanzapine
  • Telmisartan
  • Methamphetamine
  • Sitagliptin
  • Fluticasone Topical
  • Quinidine
  • Alpelisib
  • Nadolol
  • Dexamethasone
  • Rosiglitazone
  • Tigecycline
• Humalog Disease Interactions
• Renal or liver disease
• Hypokalemia
• Hypoglycemia

If the Humalog solution for injection is unsuitable or unavailable, the following alternatives may be considered:

• NovoLog (Insulin Aspart)
• Fiasp (Insulin Aspart)
• Apidra (Insulin Glulisine)
• Admelog (Insulin Lispro)
• Insulin Lispro Injection (Sandoz)
• Humulin R (Regular Insulin)
• Novolin R (Regular Insulin)

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• https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/humalog-dosage
• https://pi.lilly.com/us/humalog-vial-ifu.pdf
• https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/h/Humalogvial.pdf