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Comparing Humalog

Humalog

insulin lispro

Prescribed for Diabetes - Type 2, Diabetes - Type 1, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Syndrome. Humalog may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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7.9
8 Reviews

For Diabetes, Type 2 Good for treating post-meal blood sugar spikes.

8
Anonymous

For Diabetes, Type 2 Significant weight gain (10%) very soon after starting Humalog. Not a powerful reducer of sugar like I would have expected for the frequency and cost.

6
RTMc

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Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 3 mL
Dosage 100 units/mL
Per Unit* $31.36
Cost* $94.09
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Generic Availability

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Injectable solution
  • Subcutaneous solution

Brand Names
Other insulin lispro brands include: Admelog, Humalog Junior KwikPen, and Humalog KwikPen

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

1 hour

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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FDA Alerts

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 866 drugs are known to interact with Humalog:

  • 1 major drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)
  • 774 moderate drug interactions (5091 brand and generic names)
  • 91 minor drug interactions (635 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Talk to your doctor before using alcohol together with insulin lispro. Alcohol may affect blood... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 14, 1996

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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