{"product_id":"admelog-insulin-lispro","title":"ADMELOG (Insulin Lispro)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmelog is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin lispro is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmelog is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmelog is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults, or type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 3 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow should I use Admelog?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Admelog exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmelog is injected under the skin with a syringe and needle, a SoloStar injection pen, or with an infusion pump. A healthcare provider will teach you how to properly use the injection by yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare your injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmelog is given within 15 minutes before a meal, or right after eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour healthcare provider will show you where on your body to inject Admelog. Use a different place each time you give an injection. Do not inject into the same place two times in a row. Do not inject into skin that is damaged, tender, bruised, pitted, thickened, scaly, or has a scar or hard lump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever share the SoloStar injection pen, Admelog vial, or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed. Sharing these devices can allow infections or disease to pass from one person to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may have low blood sugar \u003cstrong\u003e(hypoglycemia)\u003c\/strong\u003e and feel very hungry, dizzy, irritable, confused, anxious, or shaky. To quickly treat hypoglycemia, eat or drink a fast-acting source of sugar (fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins, or non-diet soda).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour doctor may prescribe a glucagon injection kit in case you have severe hypoglycemia. Be sure your family or close friends know how to give you this injection in an emergency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso watch for signs of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) such as increased thirst or urination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlood sugar levels can be affected by stress, illness, surgery, exercise, alcohol use, or skipping meals. \u003cstrong\u003eAsk your doctor before changing your dose or medication schedule.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWho should avoid Admelog?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdmelog should not be given to a child younger than 3 years old. This medicine should not be used to treat type 2 diabetes in a child of any age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make sure Admelog is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nliver or kidney disease;\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nheart problems; or\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nlow levels of potassium in your blood hypokalemia.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell your doctor if you also take medicine that contains pioglitazone, rosiglitazone. Taking certain oral diabetes medicines while you are using Admelog may increase your risk of serious heart problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow your doctor's instructions about using insulin if you are pregnant or you become pregnant. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and having high blood sugar may cause complications in both the mother and the baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat happens if I miss a dose?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Admelog is used with meals, you may not be on a timed dosing schedule. Whenever you use Admelog, follow the directions for your specific brand about whether to use the medicine before of after you eat. Do not use two doses at one time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Should i store this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoring unopened (not in use) Admelog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nRefrigerate and use until expiration date\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nStore at room temperature and use within 28 days.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoring opened (in use) Admelog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eStore the vial in a refrigerator until the expiration date on the pen or vial, or at room temperature and use within 28 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eStore the SoloStar injection pen (without a needle attached) at room temperature and use within 28 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a needle and syringe only once and place them in a puncture-proof \"sharps\" container. Follow state or local laws about how to dispose of this container. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat should I avoid while using Admelog?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsulin can cause low blood sugar. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how Admelog will affect you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid medication errors by always checking the medicine label before injecting your insulin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid drinking alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat are Admelog side effects?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet emergency medical help if you have\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 600;\"\u003esigns of an allergy to Admelog:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eredness or swelling where an injection was given,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: var(--color-fg-link-default); text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/cg\/itchy-skin.html\"\u003eitchy skin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erash over the entire body, trouble breathing, fast heartbeats, feeling like you might pass out, or swelling in your tongue or throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall your doctor at once if you have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eweight gain, swelling in your hands or feet, feeling short of breath;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003elow blood sugar--\u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: var(--color-fg-link-default); text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/cg\/acute-headache.html\"\u003eheadache\u003c\/a\u003e, hunger, sweating, irritability,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: var(--color-fg-link-default); text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/cg\/vertigo.html\"\u003edizziness\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: var(--color-fg-link-default); text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/cg\/tachycardia.html\"\u003efast heart rate\u003c\/a\u003e, and feeling anxious or shaky; or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: var(--color-fg-link-default); text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/cg\/hypokalemia.html\"\u003elow potassium\u003c\/a\u003e--leg cramps,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: var(--color-fg-link-default); text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/cg\/constipation.html\"\u003econstipation\u003c\/a\u003e, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Admelog side effects may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003elow blood sugar;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eweight gain;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eswelling in your hands or feet;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eitching; or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 12px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003ethickening or hollowing of the skin where you injected the medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SANOFI AVENTIS","offers":[{"title":"100iu\/ml - 5x3ml Pre-Filled Pen - Canada","offer_id":47191356834110,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/0321\/7982\/files\/Admelog5x3mlpens.jpg?v=1696863877","url":"https:\/\/www.advochealth.com\/products\/admelog-insulin-lispro","provider":"AdvocHealth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}