EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100iu Pen(Device) 3ml

INTRODUCTION ABOUT EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE)

EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) contains Insulin lispro which belongs to
the group of medicines called Antidiabetics. It is used in adults and children
for the management of diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes mellitus is a disease where the body does not produce enough insulin to
control the level of the blood sugar, due to which there is high blood sugar
levels causing increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unexplained
weight loss, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow-healing sores, frequent
infections, increased ketone levels in urine.

Along with EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) management, your doctor might
want you to make certain lifestyle changes like eating a healthy diet, not
skipping meals, maintaining weight, quitting alcohol and smoking and exercising
regularly.

Before using EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE), inform your doctor if you
have low blood sugar, kidney, liver, or heart problems, if you exercise more,
are ill or going abroad. Avoid consum
KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE).

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using EGLUCENT
RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE). Your doctor will prescribe the right dose of
EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) for your child depending on their age,
body weight, and disease condition.

The most common side effects of using EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) are
skin allergy at injection site, pain, swelling, itching, redness, etc. Consult
your doctor if symptoms do not reduce over time.

USES OF EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE)

• Management of diabetes mellitus (Type I and II)

HOW EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) WORKS

EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) lowers blood glucose by enhancing uptake
of glucose into skeletal muscle and adipose tissue and inhibiting the output of
glucose from the liver.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Use EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) as advised by your physician. It
should only be injected under the skin (subcutaneous injection). Do not
administer EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) into a vein or muscle. The best
areas to inject are the front of your waist (abdomen), upper arms, buttocks, or
the front of your thighs. EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) can be given at
any time during the day, but at the same time each day.

Change the place within the area where you inject it every day to reduce the
risk of developing changes under the skin. Your doctor will decide an
appropriate dose and duration of EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) for you
depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop using
EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) unless your doctor advises you to stop.

SIDE EFFECTS OF EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE)

COMMON

• low blood sugar levels (tiredness, fast heartbeat, nervousness, shakiness, nausea, headache, cold sweat)
• local reaction (redness, swelling or itching around the area of the insulin injection)

UNCOMMON

• lipodystrophy (fatty tissue at injection site may either shrink or thicken)
• cutaneous amyloidosis (lumps under the skin)

Stop using EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) and contact your doctor
immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• severe allergy (rash over the whole body, blood pressure dropping, difficulty in breathing, heart beating fast, wheezing, sweating)
• signs of heart failure (unusual shortness of breath or rapid increase in weight or localized swelling)
• diabetic ketoacidosis (sleepiness, no appetite, flushed face, fruity smelling breath, thirst, nausea, vomiting, heavy breathing, fast pulse)

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Headache

Drink plenty of water and get adequate rest. Try to be relaxed and stress free.
Call your doctor before taking any medicine for headache. If headache persists,
consult your doctor.

!### Hypoglycemia

Drink a fruit juice, or have eat glucose tablets, sugar or drink a sugary drink.
Then eat fruit, biscuits, or a sandwich, as advised by your doctor and have some
rest. Check your blood sugar after 10 minutes. If it's still low, take another
sugary snack, or drink, and check the blood sugar again. If the sugar levels do
not improve, contact your doctor.

!### Nausea And Vomiting

Take regular sips of a cold drink. Have ginger or peppermint tea. Stick to
simple meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods. If symptom persists, contact
your doctor.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

!### PREGNANCY

Use with CautionEGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) should be used with caution in pregnant
women. Dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor for advice.

!### BREASTFEEDING

Use with CautionEGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) should be used with caution in
breastfeeding women. Dose will be adjusted by your doctor. Consult your doctor
for advice.

!### DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

Use with CautionDo not drive or use machines if your blood sugar levels drop while using
EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) as it can affect your ability to
concentrate or react.

!### ALCOHOL

Consult your doctorAvoid consum
PEN(DEVICE) as it can raise or lower your blood sugar levels.

!### KIDNEY

Use with CautionEGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) should be used with caution in patients
with kidney problems. Consult your doctor for advice.

!### LIVER

Use with CautionEGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) should be used with caution in patients
with liver problems. Consult your doctor for advice.

!### ALLERGY

ContraindicatedBefore using EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE), inform your doctor if you
are allergic to Insulin lispro, or any of the other ingredients in this
medicine.

!### HEART DISEASE

Use with CautionEGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) should be used with caution in patients
with heart disease or stroke. Consult your doctor for advice.

!### USE IN PEDIATRICS

Consult your doctorYour doctor will prescribe the right dose of EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU
PEN(DEVICE) for your child depending on their age, body weight, and disease
condition.

!### USE IN GERIATRICS

Use with CautionEGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) should be used with caution in elderly
patients (above 65 years of age). Dose will be adjusted, and regular blood and
kidney tests will be conducted.  Consult your doctor for advice.

OTHERS

EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) is not recommended for use if you:

• have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Before using EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE), inform your doctor if you:

• have recently been ill
• are exercising more than usual
• are going abroad
• are visually impaired

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before using EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE), inform your doctor if you
are taking any of the following medicines:

• birth control pills (Ex. desogestrel, ethinyl estradiol)
• medicines used to manage inflammation (Ex. prednisone, dexamethasone)
• medicines used to manage thyroid gland disorders (Ex. liothyronine, liotrix)
• other antidiabetic agents (Ex. metformin, repaglinide, pioglitazone)
• acetylsalicylic acid (used to relieve pain and lower fever)
• antibiotics (Ex. sulfadiazine, sulfamethizole)
• octreotide (used to manage growth disorders)
• antiasthmatic agents (Ex. salbutamol, terbutaline)
• ritodrine (used to manage premature labour)
• Heart medicines (Ex. metoprolol, atenolol, enalapril, captopril, losartan)
• danazol (medicine acting on ovulation)
• antidepressants (Ex. phenelzine, selegiline)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally inject too much of EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU
PEN(DEVICE), consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
Symptoms of overdose are low blood sugar causing shallow breathing or pale skin.

SYNOPSIS

Drug	:	Insulin lispro
Pharmacological Category	:	Antidiabetic drug
Therapeutic Indication	:	Diabetes mellitus
Dosage Forms	:	Injection, Cartridge, Pen

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) out of reach of children
• Store EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) at temperature below 30°C

FAQs ABOUT EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE)

Q: Can I stop using EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE)?

A: Do not stop using EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) without talking to
your doctor. If you stop using EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE), it could
lead to a very high blood sugar level (severe hyperglycemia). Do not change your
insulin unless your doctor advice you to.

Q: What to do if I experience low blood sugar during management with EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE)?

A: If you experience low blood sugar while using EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU
PEN(DEVICE), take glucose tablets or another high sugar snack (sweets, biscuits,
fruit juice). If possible, measure your blood sugar and rest. Keep glucose
tablets or sugary snacks with you.

Q: Can I use EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) during pregnancy?

A: If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a
baby, ask your doctor for advice before using EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU
PEN(DEVICE). Careful control of your diabetes, particularly management of
hypoglycemia, is important for the baby’s health. Consult your doctor for
advice.

Q: Can EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) be used in patients with kidney and liver problems?

A: EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE) should be used with caution in patients
with liver and kidney disease. Your dose will be adjusted depending upon your
age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor for advice.

Q: What if I forget to inject a dose of EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE)?

A: If you forget to inject a dose of EGLUCENT RAPID KWIK 100IU PEN(DEVICE), your
blood sugar may get too high (hyperglycemia). Fluctuations in your sugar levels
may cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, loss of fluids (dehydration) or
unconsciousness. See your doctor in such case.

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• HbA1C, Also known as Glycated Hemoglobin, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
• Blood Glucose Fasting (FBS)
• Insulin-Fasting
• medicalslot Diabetic Checkup
• Advance Diabetes Monitoring (Senior Female)
• Jaanch Diabetic Profile Basic