Humalog Cartridge 

Humalog Cartridge contains rapid-acting insulin lispro used for managing diabetes. It helps lower blood sugar levels quickly after meals by facilitating glucose uptake in the body’s cells.

Benefits:

• Rapidly lowers blood sugar after meals.
• Convenient cartridge format for use with insulin pens.
• Provides flexibility for meal-time insulin dosing.
• It helps prevent post-meal blood sugar spikes.

Dosage:

• Typically taken before meals as directed by a healthcare provider.
• Dosage varies depending on individual blood sugar levels and treatment plans.

Warnings and Precautions:

• Monitor for signs of hypoglycemia, including dizziness, sweating, and confusion.
• Use with caution in patients with kidney or liver impairment.
• Always check insulin expiration dates before use.

Usage Instructions:

• Load the cartridge into an appropriate insulin pen.
• Inject subcutaneously before meals as directed.
• Rotate injection sites to prevent skin thickening.

Storage Information:

• Refrigerate unopened cartridges.
• Opened cartridges can be stored at room temperature for up to 28 days.

Common Side Effects:

• Mild: Injection site redness or swelling.
• Severe: Severe hypoglycemia, allergic reactions (seek medical attention immediately).

More information about Humalog

• Product Monograph – Health Canada
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration Medication Guide