¿Qué es Insulin Lispro?

La insulina lispro, un análogo de insulina de acción rápida, está diseñada para controlar los niveles de glucosa en sangre en individuos con diabetes tipo 1 y tipo 2. Imita de cerca la respuesta natural de la insulina del cuerpo ante las comidas, comenzando a actuar aproximadamente 15 minutos después de la inyección, alcanzando su máximo efecto alrededor de una hora después, y manteniendo su efectividad de dos a cuatro horas, ayudando a reducir eficientemente los niveles de azúcar en sangre postprandial.

Side Effects

• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet, trouble breathing, tiredness
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blurred vision, change in how much or how often you urinate, fruit-like breath odor, stomach pain, weakness

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, or heart failure.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Low blood sugar or low potassium levels in the bloodFluid retention or heart failure (when used together with a thiazolidinedione [TZD] medicine)
• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
• Never share insulin pens, cartridges, or needles with anyone. Sharing these can pass hepatitis viruses, HIV, and other illnesses from one person to another.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.