How is Insulin Lispro Protamine and Insulin Lispro (Subcutaneous Route) dosed?
The dosing for this medication varies for different patients. It is important to follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. Always read and follow the instructions carefully before starting the treatment and with each refill for any new information.
What is the dosage form of Insulin Lispro Protamine and Insulin Lispro (Subcutaneous Route)?
The dosage form of this medication is suspension.
How is Insulin Lispro Protamine and Insulin Lispro (Subcutaneous Route) administered?
This medication is administered by injection under the skin. It is used by people with diabetes to help manage their blood sugar levels. The injections should be done using the body areas recommended by the doctor, rotating the injection sites to avoid skin problems. It is important to follow the doctor's instructions on dosage, preparation, and injection technique. Proper disposal of needles and injection devices is necessary to avoid contamination and injury.
What are common precautions when taking Insulin Lispro Protamine and Insulin Lispro (Subcutaneous Route)?
Some common precautions when taking this medication include following a special meal plan prescribed by your doctor, exercising regularly, testing blood or urine sugar levels as directed, not mixing this medication with other insulin injections without consulting your doctor first, refraining from using this medicine in an insulin infusion pump unless advised by your doctor, adhering to the specific dosing instructions provided by your doctor or on the medicine's label, reading and following the patient information leaflet and instructions that come with the medicine, avoiding injecting into areas with skin tenderness, bruising, scaly patches, hardness, damage, thickness, or pits, lumps, or scars, rotating injection sites on different body areas each time, keeping track of the locations to prevent skin problems, and reporting any side effects or unusual symptoms to your healthcare professional immediately. It is important to consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.