INSULIN LISPRO (Humalog Mix50/50) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

INSULIN LISPRO

What is the Trade Name for INSULIN LISPRO?

Humalog Mix50/50

What are the Indications for INSULIN LISPRO?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE HUMALOG Mix50/50 is indicated to improve glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus. HUMALOG ¬Æ Mix50/50‚Ñ¢ is a mixture of insulin lispro protamine, an intermediate-acting human insulin analog, and insulin lispro, a rapid-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: The proportions of rapid-acting and intermediate-acting insulins are fixed and do not allow for basal versus prandial dose adjustments. ( 1 ) 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.

 

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