Generic name: insulin regular, concentrated (U-500) [ IN-soo-lin ]
Brand names: HumuLIN R (Concentrated), HumuLIN R KwikPen (Concentrated)
Dosage form: subcutaneous solution (human recombinant 500 units/mL)
Drug class:Insulin
What is concentrated (U-500) insulin?
Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Concentrated (U-500) insulin is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. U-500 insulin is five times more concentrated than regular U-100 insulin.
U-500 insulin is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus who have significant daily insulin needs (more than 200 units per day).
U-500 insulin 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 insulin regular, concentrated if you are allergic to insulin, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (
