How many units are in a Humalog cartridge?

HUMALOG KwikPen (“Pen”) is a disposable single-patient-use prefilled pen containing 300 units of HUMALOG. You can give yourself more than 1 dose from the Pen. Each turn (click) of the Dose Knob dials 1 unit of insulin. You can give from 1 to 60 units in a single injection.

What pen is used with Humalog cartridge?

Humalog Junior KwikPen is an insulin pen that offers the combined benefits of a rapid acting insulin in a prefilled disposable pen and half-unit dosing. In-use Humalog KwikPen should be stored at room temperature, below 86ºF (30ºC) and must be used within 28 days or be discarded, even if it still contains Humalog.

How do you use a Humalog cartridge?

HUMALOG MIX25 and HUMALOG MIX50 cartridges must be rolled between the palms ten times and inverted ten times until the contents are uniformly mixed. Do not shake vigorously as this may cause frothing which may interfere with the correct measurement of the dose.

How long does a Humalog cartridge last?

An exam review for pharmacists lists the expiration date for opened vials of Humalog as 4 weeks, but other vials of human insulin are listed as 30 days unrefrigerated and 3 months refrigerated. Cartridges of R and Lispro are listed as stable for 4 weeks and 70/30 or N for 1 week (5).

What is the difference between admelog and Humalog?

The only major differences between Admelog and Humalog are the concentrations available and their pen delivery device: Admelog vials are available in one concentration, U-100, meaning there are 100 units of insulin per one mL. Humalog vials are available as two concentrations, U-100 and U-200.

What is the alternative to Humalog?

There are other insulin options to Humalog. While the cash prices of these alternatives may not be significantly less expensive, depending on your insurance coverage, some might be more affordable. Lantus (insulin glargine), and its biosimilar Basaglar , which we mentioned above, have been found to be just as safe and effective as Humalog.

Does Humalog kwikpen need refrigeration?

Unopened Humalog vials, KwikPens, and cartridges should be stored in the refrigerator. It is best to keep the vials refrigerated once they are opened, although they may be kept at room temperature (less than 77 degrees Fahrenheit).

What is Humalog made from?

Humalog Mix contains a mixture of insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.