Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Kwikpen

Welcome to the information page for Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Kwikpen, brought to you by Lupin Ltd. This product contains the active ingredient Insulin Lispro (100IU/ml) and is indicated for Diabetes. Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

MRP: ₹ 1368
Packing: 3.0 ml in 1 pre-filled pen
Salt Combination: Insulin Lispro (100IU/ml)
Brand: Lupin Ltd
Uses: Diabetes

Description

Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Kwikpen is used to improve blood sugar control in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
It’s 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
Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml 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.
The most common side effect of this medicine is hypoglycemia
To prevent this, it is important to always inject only the correct dose of medicine, monitor your blood sugar levels regularly, and have regular meals
Drinking excessive alcohol can also lead to a fall in your blood sugar levels
Other side effects include allergy at the injection site like redness, swelling, or hard lumps (lipodystrophy)
Some people can also gain weight while taking insulin.
Do not Use this Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Kwikpen when you have low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)
Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart problems before starting treatment
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor as the dose may need to be changed.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Kwikpen should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Kwikpen may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised for dose adjustment.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Kwikpen should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Kwikpen may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised for dose adjustment.
Driving:	CAUTION: Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml 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.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml 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.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Kwikpen.
Drug Action:	Rapid-Acting Insulin Analogues
Therapeutic class:	ANTI DIABETIC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Insulin analogue

Uses of Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Kwikpen

Diabetes

Missed Doses

If you have missed a dose of Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Kwikpen, your blood sugar level may become too high (hyperglycemia). Check your blood sugar and then take the next dose accordingly.

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