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?

Evening	25%
Morning	24%
3 Times Daily	17%
Others	11%
2 Times Daily (1-1-0)	7%
Afternoon	5%
2 Times Daily	3%

What was the Dosage Advised?

10units	15%
6units	14%
8units	11%
12units	11%
4units	7%
14units	5%
12 units	4%
8 units	4%
16units	3%
20 units	2%
18units	2%
10 units	2%
22units	1%
20units	1%
4 units	1%
18 units	1%
14 units	1%
6untis	1%
2units	1%
30 units	1%
16 units	1%
12untis	1%

Directions with respect to food?

Before Food

98%

How long was it prescribed?

90 Days	41%
30 Days	23%
3 Days	9%
10 Days	8%
5 Days	4%
60 Days	4%
15 Days	4%

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

Below 5yrs	1%
5 to 12yrs	1%
18 to 35yrs	11%
35 to 50yrs	10%
50 to 60yrs	28%
60 to 70yrs	33%
70yrs and above	15%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females

47%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Endocrinologist	42%
Physician	30%
Cardiologist	9%
Oncologist	5%
Nephrologist	3%
Neurosurgeon	2%
Gastroenterologist	2%
Urologist	1%
Neurologist	1%
Surgeon	1%
Orthopaedist	1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

LANTUS INJ	14%
LANTUS VIAL	11%

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 CARTRIDGE	INR 561 for 3 ML CARTRIDGE	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
EGLUCENT 100IU KWIKPEN	INR 704 for 1 DISPOSABLE PEN	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
HUMALOG 100IU KWIKPEN	INR 640 for 3 ML DISPOSABLE PEN	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
HUMALOG CATRIDGE	INR 561 for 1 INJ	INSULIN ASPART 100 IU
HUMALOG INJ	INR 410 for 10 ML	INSULIN ASPART 100 IU
HUMALOG KWIKPEN INJ	INR 2500 for 3 ML	INSULIN ASPART 100 IU
HUMALOG MIX 25 INJ	INR 371 for 3 ML INJ	INSULIN ASPART 100 IU
HUMALOG MIX 50 INJ	INR 371 for 3 ML INJ	INSULIN ASPART 100 IU
HUMALOG PEN	INR 544 for 3 ML	INSULIN ASPART 100 IU
INSULIN ASPART		INSULIN ASPART

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

EGLUCENT MIX 25 CARTRIDGE	INR 561 for 3 ML CARTRIDGE	INSULIN ASPART 75.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 25.0 %
EGLUCENT MIX 25 KWIKPEN	INR 704 for 1 DISPOSABLE PEN	INSULIN ASPART 75.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 25.0 %
EGLUCENT MIX 50 CARTRIDGE	INR 561 for 3 ML CARTRIDGE	INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
EGLUCENT MIX 50 KWIKPEN	INR 704 for 1 DISPOSABLE PEN	INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
EGLUCENT MIX INJ	INR 561 for 3 ML CARTRIDGE	INSULIN ASPART 75 %, INSULIN ASPART 25 %
HUMALOG 100IU/ML CARTRIDGE 3ML	INR 2805 for 5 CARTRIGES	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU/ML
HUMALOG MIX 25 CARTRIDGE	INR 2550 for 5 CARTRIGES	INSULIN ASPART 75.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 25.0 %
HUMALOG MIX 25/75 100IU KWIKPEN	INR 640 for 3 ML DISPOSABLE PEN	INSULIN ASPART 75.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 25.0 %
HUMALOG MIX 50 CARTRIDGE	INR 2550 for 5 CARTRIGES	INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
HUMALOG MIX 50/50 KWIKPEN	INR 640 for 3 ML DISPOSABLE PEN	INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
INSULIN LISPRO		INSULIN ASPART
INSUMAN COMB 25 3ML CARTRIDGE	INR 1254 for 5 CARTRIGES	INSULIN ASPART 75.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 25.0 %
INSUMAN COMB 50%/50% CARTRIDGE 3ML	INR 1140 for 5 CARTRIGES	INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
NOVOMIX 30 100IU FLEXPEN	INR 672.44 for 3 ML FLEXPEN	INSULIN ASPART 70.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 30.0 %
NOVOMIX 30 100IU PENFILL 3 ML	INR 2650 for 5 PENFILLS	INSULIN ASPART 70.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 30.0 %
NOVOMIX 30 INJ	INR 555.74 for 3 ML FLEXPEN	INSULIN ASPART 70 %, INSULIN ASPART 30 %
NOVOMIX 50 100IU FLEXPEN	INR 677.6 for 3 ML FLEXPEN	INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
NOVOMIX 50 3ML PENFILL	INR 2890 for 5 PENFILLS	INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
NOVOMIX-30 FLEXPEN	INR 555.74 for 3 ML FLEXPEN	INSULIN ASPART 70 %, INSULIN ASPART 30 %
NOVOMIX-30 PENFILL	INR 2211.65 for 3 ML PENFIL	INSULIN ASPART 70 %, INSULIN ASPART 30 %
NOVORAPID 100IU CARTRIDGE	INR 477 for 3 ML CARTRIDGE	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
NOVORAPID 100IU FLEXPEN	INR 673.93 for 3 ML FLEXPEN	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
NOVORAPID 100IU INJ	INR 1750 for 10 ML INJECTION	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
NOVORAPID 100IU/ML CARTRIDGE	INR 2650 for 5 CARTRIGES	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU/ML
NOVORAPID FLEXPEN	INR 555.74 for 3 ML FLEXPEN	INSULIN ASPART 100 IU
NOVORAPID VIAL	INR 1450 for 10 ML INJECTION	INSULIN ASPART 100 IU
RYZODEG FLEXTOUCH INJ	INR 1700 for 3ML FLEXPEN	INSULIN ASPART 2.56 MG, INSULIN ASPART 1.05 MG
RYZODEG FLEXTOUCH PEN	INR 1700 for 3 ML PEN	INSULIN ASPART 70.0 IU, INSULIN ASPART 30.0 IU