How do you administer HUMALOG 75 25?

Administer HUMALOG Mix75/25 by subcutaneous injection into the abdominal wall, thigh, upper arm, or buttocks. Rotate the injection site within the same region from one injection to the next to reduce the risk of lipodystrophy [see ADVERSE REACTIONS].

How do you mix HUMALOG 25 KwikPen?

The KwikPen should be rotated in the palms of the hands ten times and inverted 180° ten times immediately before use to resuspend insulin until it appears uniformly cloudy or milky. If not, repeat the above procedure until contents are mixed. Cartridges contain a small glass bead to assist mixing.

How do you use HUMALOG KwikPen?

Insert the Needle into your skin. Push the Dose Knob all the way in. Continue to hold the Dose Knob in and slowly count to 5 before removing the Needle. Do not try to inject your insulin by turning the Dose Knob.

Is HUMALOG 75/25 Long acting or short acting?

Humalog Mix75/25 and Humalog Mix50/50 are combinations of fast- and longer-acting insulin that work together to help manage your blood sugar between meals and at night, as well as blood sugar “spikes” that can happen when you eat.

Is it safe to use Humalog mix 75 / 25 kwikpens?

HUMALOG Mix75/25 injectable suspension 100 units per mL (U-100) is 75% insulin lispro protamine and 25% insulin lispro, a white and cloudy suspension available as: HUMALOG Mix75/25 is contraindicated: HUMALOG Mix75/25 KwikPens must never be shared between patients, even if the needle is changed.

How much glycerin is in Humalog mix 75 / 25?

HUMALOG Mix75/25 vials and KwikPens contain a white and cloudy, sterile suspension of insulin lispro protamine suspension mixed with soluble insulin lispro for use as an injection. Each milliliter of HUMALOG Mix75/25 injection contains insulin lispro 100 units, 0.28 mg protamine sulfate, 16 mg glycerin,…

Can you use an injection pen for Humalog?

If you use an injection pen, use only the injection pen that comes with Humalog Mix 75/25 KwikPen. Attach a new needle before each use. Do not transfer the insulin from the pen into a syringe.

What is the generic name for Humalog 75 / 25?

Humalog Mix 75/25 Generic Name: insulin lispro protamine 75% and insulin lispro 25% Dosage Form: injection, suspension Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.