Eglucent Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml

How do I properly inject my insulin dose?

Before injecting, wash your hands and choose a suitable site for injection. Clean the skin as instructed. Remove the outer needle cap and stabilize the skin by spreading it or pinching up a large area. Insert the needle as directed, press the knob, pull the needle out, and apply gentle pressure over the injection site for several seconds. Dispose of the needle safely and rotate injection sites to avoid using the same site more than once a month.

How do I prepare my Eglucent Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml device before taking the injection?

Immediately before use, rotate the device in your palms ten times and invert it 180° ten times to resuspend the insulin until it appears uniformly cloudy or milky. If not, repeat the procedure until contents are mixed. Do not shake vigorously as this may cause frothing which may interfere with the correct measurement of the dose.

Must I prime my pen before using it?

Yes, you need to prime your pen by turning the dose knob to 2 units, holding the pen with the needle pointing up, tapping the cartridge holder gently to collect air bubbles at the top, and then pushing the dose knob in until it stops and '0' is seen in the dose window. Hold the dose knob in and count to 5 slowly; you should see insulin at the tip of the needle.

What if the dose knob of the pen is hard to push?

Try pushing the dose knob more slowly, as this may make it easier to inject. If the issue persists, put on a new needle and prime the pen.

What are potential side effects of Eglucent Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml?

Common side effects include low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which may be associated with listlessness, confusion, palpitations, headache, sweating, and vomiting. Other possible side effects include severe life-threatening allergic reactions and reactions at the injection site.

What should I do if I'm experiencing any side effects?

If you're experiencing any side effects, please contact your doctor for further guidance and support.

Which medications can increase my insulin requirement?

Your insulin requirements may be increased by medications with hyperglycemic activity (medicines that increase glucose levels) such as corticosteroids, isoniazid, certain lipid-lowering drugs (e.g., niacin), estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, and thyroid replacement therapy.

Which medications can decrease my insulin requirement?

Your insulin requirements may be decreased in the presence of drugs that increase insulin sensitivity or have hypoglycemic (glucose lowering) activity, such as oral antidiabetic agents, salicylates, sulfa antibiotics, certain antidepressants (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, beta-adrenergic blockers, inhibitors of pancreatic function (e.g., octreotide), and alcohol.

Is it safe to use Eglucent Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml during pregnancy and lactation?

Data on a large number of exposed pregnancies do not indicate any adverse effect of insulin lispro (main constituent of Eglucent Mix 50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml) on pregnancy or on the health of the fetus/newborn. Insulin requirements usually fall during the first trimester and increase during the second and third trimesters.