Generic name: insulin lispro protamine 50% and insulin lispro 50%
Dosage form: injection, suspension
Drug class:Insulin
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
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Indications and Usage for Humalog 50/50
HUMALOG Mix50/50 is indicated to improve glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Limitations of Use:
The proportions of rapid-acting and intermediate-acting insulins in HUMALOG Mix50/50 are fixed and do not allow for basal versus prandial dose adjustments.
Humalog 50/50 Dosage and Administration
Important Administration Instructions
- Always check insulin labels before administration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
- HUMALOG Mix50/50 is a suspension that must be resuspended immediately before use. Resuspension is easier when the insulin has reached room temperature.
- To resuspend vial, carefully invert the vial at least 10 times until the suspension appears uniformly white and cl...
