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Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each )
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Product introduction
Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) 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.
Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) 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 medicine 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.
Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) 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 medicine 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.
Uses of Lyumjev Solution for Injection
Benefits of Lyumjev Solution for Injection
In Treatment of Diabetes
Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) is a modern, rapid-acting form of insulin that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It replaces the insulin that is normally produced in the body. This helps the glucose get into your cells so your body can use it for energy. It begins to lower your blood glucose level within 10-20 minutes of injecting it and the effect can last for 3-5 hours. You will need to learn exactly how, where, and when to inject this medicine for it to be most effective.
Lowering blood glucose levels helps reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Lowering blood glucose levels helps reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
Side effects of Lyumjev Solution for Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lyumjev
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
How to use Lyumjev Solution for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
How Lyumjev Solution for Injection works
Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) is fast-acting insulin which starts working within 10-20 minutes after injecting. It works similar to the insulin produced by the body. Insulin facilitates reuptake of glucose in muscle and fat cells and also blocks the release of glucose from the liver.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) 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.
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.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised for dose adjustment.
Frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised for dose adjustment.
Liver
CAUTION
Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised for dose adjustment.
Frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised for dose adjustment.
What if you forget to take Lyumjev Solution for Injection?
If you have missed a dose of Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ), your blood sugar level may become too high (hyperglycemia). Check your blood sugar and then take the next dose accordingly.
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Quick tips
- Take it 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side effect. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly.
- Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremors, weakness, and anxiety.
- Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site.
- Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites.
- Opened vials/cartridges stay good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C).
- Do not use it if the preparation is no longer clear and colorless or if it contains particles.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Insulin analogue
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Insulin analogues- rapid acting
Interaction with drugs
Taking Lyumjev with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Is Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) safe in pregnancy?
Yes, Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) is considered safe to use in pregnancy if prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor if you become pregnant or are planning to become pregnant while using Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ). Your dosage may need to be adjusted by your doctor and you may also require more frequent blood glucose monitoring.
Q. What are the common side effects that may be caused by Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each )?
The most common side effect of Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) is hypoglycemia. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate and feeling anxious or shaky. It happens more often if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with it. Hence, regular monitoring of the blood sugar level is important. Always carry some sugary candies, glucose/glucon-D or fruit juice with you.
Q. For how long do I need to take Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each )?
If you are a type 1 diabetes patient, then yes, you have to take Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) for the rest of your life. This is because your body is unable to produce sufficient insulin and therefore you would need Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) as an external source of insulin. However, if you are a type 2 diabetes patient, in some cases your doctor may ask you to stop Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) if you are able to manage your diabetes with proper exercise, diet and oral medicines.
Q. Does Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) need to be refrigerated?
Unopened cartridges and unused pre-filled pens of Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) must be stored in a refrigerator where the temperature is between 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze and do not use Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) if it has been frozen. When the cartridge has been inserted into the injection pen, it should not be refrigerated and should be kept at room temperature, below 86°F (30°C) and must be used within 28 days or be discarded, even if they still contain Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ).
Q. Can Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) cause hypoglycemia? How to prevent it?
Yes, hypoglycemia is the most common side effect of Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) is hypoglycemia. It happens more often if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with it. So, don’t skip meals and be consistent in the timing and amount of your meals. Take some snacks as per your requirement if you over exercise. Always carry some glucose tablets, honey or fruit juice with you. Regular monitoring of the blood sugar level is important. Take all your medicines prescribed by the doctor on time and consult your doctor if you notice any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels.
Q. How do I inject the dose of my insulin?
Wash your hands before injecting. Choose a site for injection and clean the skin as instructed. Remove the pen cap and wipe the same site is not used more than once in a month. Remove the paper tab from the pen needle and then screw the needle tightly on top of the pen. Select the prescribed dose and then place the pen at around 90 degrees at the chosen injection site and press the dose button. Hold the pen in the same position for around 10 seconds to make sure the entire insulin is injected into the skin. Remove the needle, unscrew it and discard it. Place the cap on the pen and store it.
Q. Can Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) be mixed with other insulin preparations?
No, Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) solution must not be mixed with any other insulin preparation. Also, do not mix insulin in vials with insulin in cartridges.
Q. Where do I inject Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each )?
Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) is injected under the skin (subcutaneously). Your doctor will show you the area of your skin where you should inject it. Try not to inject on the same spot every time. Rotate between the typical injection sites, such as abdomen, buttocks, upper legs, or upper arms. Never inject Lyumjev Solution for Injection ( 3ml Each ) into a muscle or vein. Move to a new injection site every week or two. Inject in the same area of the body, making sure to move around within that area with each injection. Then move to another area of your body and repeat the process. Use the same area for at least a week to avoid extreme blood sugar variations.
Q. Is it necessary to prime my pen before using it?
Yes, you need to prime your pen before injecting. Priming means removing the air from the needle and insulin. Dial 2 units and keep the pen vertical, facing towards the ceiling. Now, press the dose button till a drop appears on the tip of the needle. If you are using the pen for the first time, you might have to repeat the process till a drop is visible.
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