About insulin lispro
Premixed insulin analogue
Used for
- Improves blood glucose control in diabetes mellitus.
Usual adult dose
Individualized; usually injected shortly before meals, with dose and timing set according to glucose levels and meals.
Usual dose in children
Individualized by a diabetes specialist; used in children when prescribed, usually shortly before meals.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
- Injection-site reactions
- Weight gain
- Low blood potassium
Important warnings
- Never inject into a vein or use in an insulin pump.
- Check the product and dose carefully; insulin mix-ups can cause severe low blood sugar.
- Meals should follow injection promptly to reduce hypoglycaemia risk.
- Dose changes may be needed with illness, changed meals, activity, or kidney or liver problems.
Pregnancy
Insulin may be used during pregnancy; requirements can change. Specialist monitoring is important.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding; insulin needs may change after birth.
Interactions
- Other glucose-lowering medicines can increase hypoglycaemia risk.
- Corticosteroids, some diuretics, and thyroid hormones may raise blood glucose.
- Beta-blockers can mask warning signs of low blood sugar.
- Alcohol may increase or prolong hypoglycaemia.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.