Insulin Lispro (2 brand names, 1 dosage form, 2 routes)
Available dosage forms: SOLUTION.
Routes of administration: SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS.
Brand Names
- ADMELOG
- ADMELOG SOLOSTAR
Related Conditions
Indications and Usage
HUMALOG Mix50/50 is indicated to improve glycemic control in adults with diabetes mellitus.
Contraindications
HUMALOG Mix50/50 is contraindicated: during episodes of hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] in patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to HUMALOG Mix50/50 or to any of its excipients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]
Adverse Reactions
The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Hypoglycemia Due to Medication Errors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Hypokalemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]
Drug Interactions
Table 1 describes the clinically significant drug interactions with HUMALOG Mix50/50. Table 1: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with HUMALOG Mix50/50 Drugs that May Increase the Risk of Hypoglycemia Drugs: Antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, pentoxifylline, pramlintide, salicylates, somatostatin analog (e.g., octreotide), and sulfonamide antibiotics. Intervention: Dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when HUMALOG Mix50/50 is co-administered with these drugs. Drugs that May Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of HUMALOG Mix50/50 Drugs: Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), and thyroid hormones. Intervention: Dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when HUMALOG Mix50/50 is co-administered with these drugs. Drugs that May Increase or Decrease the Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of HUMALOG Mix50/50 Drugs: Alcohol, beta-blockers, clonidine, and lithium salts. Pentamidine may cause hypoglycemia, which may sometimes be followed by hyperglycemia. Intervention: Dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when HUMALOG Mix50/50 is co-administered with these drugs. Drugs that May Blunt Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia Drugs: Beta-blockers, clonidine, guanethidine, and reserpine. Intervention: Increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required when HUMALOG Mix50/50 is co-administered with these drugs.
Mechanism of Action
The primary activity of insulin including HUMALOG Mix50/50 is the regulation of glucose metabolism. Insulins lower blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production. Insulins inhibit lipolysis and proteolysis, and enhance protein synthesis.
Overdosage
Excess insulin administration may cause hypoglycemia and hypokalemia. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia usually can be treated with oral glucose. Adjustments in drug dosage, meal patterns, or exercise may be needed. More severe episodes with coma, seizure, or neurologic impairment may be treated with a glucagon product for emergency use or concentrated intravenous glucose. Sustained carbohydrate intake and observation may be necessary because hypoglycemia may recur after apparent clinical recovery. Hypokalemia must be corrected appropriately [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3, 5.6)].