Humalog Junior KwikPen

Short Description

Humalog Junior KwikPen is a fast-acting type of insulin that helps to lower blood sugar levels after meals and reduce the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes.

Dosage Form

Pre-filled Pen

Introduction

Humalog Junior KwikPen is normally prescribed along with a long-acting type of insulin or other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. It should be taken 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal. Do not stop the medication unless your doctor tells you to. It is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Check your blood sugar levels regularly, keep track of your results, and share them with your doctor. This is very important to work out the correct dose of the medicine for you.

Your doctor or nurse will use this device to give medicine. You or your caregiver may be taught on how to use this device at home.

Side Effects

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) Allergy at the injection site like redness, swelling, or hard lumps (lipodystrophy) Weight gain

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Humalog Junior KwikPen.

Breastfeeding Warning

Humalog Junior KwikPen is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Humalog Junior KwikPen is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Amiloride Beclometasone Betamethasone Chlorthalidone

Humalog Junior KwikPen is fast-acting insulin which starts working within 10-20 minutes after injecting. It works similar to the insulin produced by the body. Insulin facilitates reuptake of glucose in muscle and fat cells and also blocks the release of glucose from the liver.

Take it 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal Monitor your blood sugar level regularly Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites