Humalog Mix 50/50
Generic name:insulin lispro and insulin lispro protamine [ IN-soo-lin-LISS-pro-and-IN-soo-lin-LISS-pro-PRO-ta-meen ]
Brand names: HumaLOG Mix 50/50, HumaLOG Mix 50/50 KwikPen, HumaLOG Mix 75/25, HumaLOG Mix 75/25 KwikPen
Drug class:Insulin
What is Humalog Mix 50/50?
Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin lispro is a fast-acting insulin. Insulin lispro protamine is an intermediate-acting insulin. This combination insulin starts to work within 10 to 20 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 hours, and keeps working for up to 24 hours.
Humalog Mix 50/50 is a combination medicine used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus. Humalog Mix 50/50 may be used for type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Humalog Mix 50/50 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Never share an injection pen, cartridge, or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to insulin lispro, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Humalog Mix 50/50 is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver or kidney disease; or
low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia).
Tell your doctor if you also take pioglitazone or rosiglitazone (sometimes contained in combinations with glimepiride or metformin). Taking certain oral diabetes medicines while you are using insulin may increase your risk of serious heart problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Follow your doctor's instructions about using insulin if you are pregnant or you be...
