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FDA Reported Insulin Side Effects: hypoglycaemia, blood glucose increased, blood glucose decreased, diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycaemia, loss of consciousness, dizziness postural, nausea, treatment noncompliance, asthenia, fatigue.
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Insulin Side Effects Report #5057087-5Consumer or non-health professional from TURKEY reported INSULIN problem on June 27, 2006. Male patient, 17 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetic ketoacidosis. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OPTIPEN, HUMALOG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5065930-9
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 21, 2006. Female patient, child 0 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intensive care. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5065931-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on July 21, 2006. Female patient, child 0 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intensive care. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5065932-2
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 21, 2006. Female patient, child 0 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, hypoglycaemia, intensive care. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5065933-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on July 21, 2006. Female patient, child 0 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion spontaneous, intensive care. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5067524-8
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2006. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with blood glucose increased and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, blood cholesterol increased, blood glucose increased, colon cancer, crying, depression, muscle spasms, ulcer haemorrhage. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HUMALOG PEN, CYMBALTA, LANTUS, XANAX, METOLAZONE, HYZAAR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5069564-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on July 12, 2006. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: carotid artery stenosis, delirium. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR, ALLEGRA, AMARYL, ACTOS, GLUCOPHAGE, ZIAC, MONOPRIL, PREMPRO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5069806-2
INSULIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2006. Female patient, 82 years of age, was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoglycaemia, mental status changes. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5076814-4
Consumer or non-health professional from TURKEY reported INSULIN problem on June 27, 2006. Male patient, 17 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: device leakage, diabetic ketoacidosis. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OPTIPEN, HUMALOG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5076815-6
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from TURKEY on June 27, 2006. Female patient, 22 years of age, weighting 152.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: device leakage, diabetic ketoacidosis. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OPTIPEN, HUMALOG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5078296-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on July 12, 2006. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: carotid artery stenosis, cerebral infarction, delirium. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR, ALLEGRA, AMARYL, ACTOS, GLUCOPHAGE, ZIAC, MONOPRIL, PREMPRO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5079671-5
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2006. Female patient, weighting 5.29 lb, was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: premature baby, small for dates baby, stubbornness. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5079716-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on July 18, 2006. Female patient, 89 years of age, weighting 100.3 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, acoustic neuroma, autonomic neuropathy, blepharitis, blood cholesterol increased, blood glucose decreased, blood glucose increased, cystitis. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HUMULIN N, HUMULIN N, HUMULIN N, HUMALOG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5081043-4
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2006. Female patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia, pregnancy, premature labour. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5082268-4
Health Professional from IRELAND reported INSULIN problem on June 29, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adenocarcinoma, transurethral prostatectomy. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OPTIPEN, ASPIRIN, PRAVASTATIN, RAMIPRIL, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5084353-X
INSULIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2006. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, therapeutic response decreased. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, PIOGLITAZONE, GLIPIZIDE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5085492-X
Health Professional from CANADA reported INSULIN problem on Aug 10, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with liver transplant and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, brain compression, brain herniation, brain oedema, cerebral haematoma, cerebral haemorrhage, cerebral infarction, clonus, computerised tomogram abnormal. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE. Patient died.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5087893-2
INSULIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 12, 2006. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: carotid artery stenosis, delirium. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR, ALLEGRA, AMARYL, ACTOS, GLUCOPHAGE, ZIAC, MONOPRIL, PREMPRO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5093174-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on Aug 08, 2006. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus, blood cholesterol and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, PIOGLITAZONE, GLIPIZIDE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5094983-7
INSULIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from SWEDEN on Aug 28, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, myocardial ischaemia, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, insomnia, dyspepsia and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, dizziness, hypoglycaemia, ventricular extrasystoles. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OPTIPEN, ASPIRIN, NIFEDIPINE, SIMVASTATIN, ZOPLICONE, PANTOPRAZOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5095094-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on Aug 22, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cellulitis, injection site erythema, injection site pain, stress, wound infection staphylococcal. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDIA, ALTACE, CRESTOR, NIASPAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5096349-2
INSULIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on June 23, 2006. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus, glycosylated haemoglobin increased, rash. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLEEVEC. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5101249-5
Health Professional from SWEDEN reported INSULIN problem on Aug 28, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, myocardial ischaemia, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, insomnia, dyspepsia and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain, dizziness, fatigue, hypoglycaemia, ventricular extrasystoles. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OPTIPEN, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID, NIFEDIPINE, SIMVASTATIN, ZOPLICONE, PANTOPRAZOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5106603-3
INSULIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2006. Female patient, 37 years of age, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus, blood cholesterol and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, glycosylated haemoglobin increased. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN DETEMIR FLEXPEN, METFORMIN, PIOGLITAZONE, GLIPIZIDE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5111628-8
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported INSULIN problem on May 10, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, decreased appetite, fall, hip fracture, hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia, mobility decreased. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOFORMIN, GLICLAZIDE, SIMVASTATIN, ASPIRIN, RAMIPRIL, ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE, DEXTROSE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5113558-4
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from COLOMBIA on Sept 19, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, diarrhoea, fluid retention, hypotension. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, METFORMIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, DIOVAN. Patient died on 09/16/2006.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5113589-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on Sept 21, 2006. Female patient, 21 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, mental status changes, treatment noncompliance. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN LISPRO, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5113781-9
INSULIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from NETHERLANDS on Sept 19, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN LISPRO, NITROFURANTOINE, ASPIRIN, PANTOPRAZOL, CANDESARTAN, FORMOTEROL, ROSUVASTATIN. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5117523-2
Pharmacist from NETHERLANDS reported INSULIN problem on Sept 19, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with cystitis and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN LISPRO, NITROFURANTOINE, ASPIRIN, PANTOPRAZOL, CANDESARTAN, FORMOTEROL, ROSUVASTATIN. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5121477-2
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from COLOMBIA on Sept 19, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, diarrhoea, fluid retention, hypotension. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, METFORMIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, DIOVAN. Patient died on 09/16/2006.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5121587-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on Aug 22, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 288.8 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cellulitis, cellulitis staphylococcal, injection site erythema, injection site pain, stress. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDIA, ALTACE, CRESTOR, NIASPAN, OMNICEF. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5123609-9
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 28, 2005. Female patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose decreased, cellulitis, diabetes mellitus inadequate control, diabetic hyperglycaemic coma. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HUMALOG, NOVOLIN N, LANTUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5123616-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on Feb 22, 2006. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose decreased, blood glucose increased, influenza, loss of consciousness, shock hypoglycaemic. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5123628-2
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 26, 2005. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent, hypersensitivity, injection site pain, injection site urticaria. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HUMALOG, HUMULIN R, HUMULIN L. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5123630-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on June 24, 2006. Female patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5123631-2
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 10, 2005. Female patient, 24 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose decreased, blood glucose increased, rash. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HUMULIN, HUMALOG, NOVOLIN, LANTUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5131561-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on Aug 08, 2006. Female patient, 37 years of age, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus, blood cholesterol and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, glycosylated haemoglobin increased, viral upper respiratory tract infection. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN DETEMIR FLEXPEN, METFORMIN, PIOGLITAZONE, GLIPIZIDE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5140943-7
INSULIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 25, 2006. Male patient, 81 years of age, weighting 171.0 lb, was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoglycaemia, lethargy, loss of consciousness, mental status changes. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMARYL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5143802-9
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on May 11, 2006. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle spasms, weight decreased. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOPHAGE, ACTOS, MEVACOR, LEVITRA. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5153756-7
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 11, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with major depression and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, diabetes mellitus. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZYPREXA. Patient died on 03/26/2006.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5157250-9
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported INSULIN problem on May 10, 2006. Female patient, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hip fracture. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOFORMIN, GLICLAZIDE, SIMVASTATIN, ASPIRIN, RAMIPRIL, ESCITALOPRAM, DEXTROSE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5159615-8
INSULIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from AUSTRALIA on July 07, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fluid intake restriction, hyponatraemia, polydipsia psychogenic. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN W, OLANZAPINE, GABAPENTIN, DIAZEPAM, OXYCODONE, TEGRETOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5161959-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on Nov 22, 2006. Female patient was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac arrest, cardiac disorder, diabetic retinopathy. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient died on 01/01/1973.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5162769-0
INSULIN problem was reported by a Physician from ARGENTINA on Dec 14, 2004. Female patient, weighting 96.78 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: retinal detachment. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NOVORAPID PENFILL, SERTRALINE. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5167911-3
Health Professional from CANADA reported INSULIN problem on Aug 10, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with liver transplant and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, brain compression, brain herniation, brain oedema, cerebral haematoma, cerebral haemorrhage, cerebral infarction, clonus, computerised tomogram abnormal. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYCLOSPORINE. Patient died.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5173910-8
INSULIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 22, 2006. Female patient, weighting 290.3 lb, was diagnosed with insulin-requiring type ii diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cellulitis, injection site cellulitis, panniculitis, poor personal hygiene, staphylococcal infection, venous stasis. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVANDIA, ALTACE, CRESTOR, NIASPAN, OMNICEF. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5376962-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on June 26, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 339.7 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, neuropathy and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, retinopathy. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PRINIVIL, PAMELOR, NEURONTIN, BACTROBAN, GLUCOPHAGE, ACTOS, GLUCOTROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5380960-5
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on June 29, 2007. Female patient, child 7 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5385604-4
Physician from PHILIPPINES reported INSULIN problem on July 02, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, cerebrovascular accident, renal failure chronic, hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, dyspnoea, pallor, peptic ulcer, tachycardia. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITICHOLINE, NAHCO, SIMVASTATIN, MOEXIPRIL, AMLODIPINE, PLAVIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5385809-2
INSULIN problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 28, 2007. Female patient, 23 years of age, weighting 152.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, depression, cystitis and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetic ketoacidosis. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROZAC, LEVAQUIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5388459-7
Physician from PORTUGAL reported INSULIN problem on July 06, 2007. Female patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, blood glucose increased, dizziness, headache, nausea. INSULIN dosage: HIGHER DOSE OF 6 U WHEN BG {300 MG/DL. During the same period patient was treated with HUMULIN N, ACTRAPID INSULIN NOVO. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5393897-2
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on July 13, 2007. Female patient was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lung disorder, renal dysplasia. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HUMALOG, FOLIC ACID, LEVOTHYROXINE. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5397715-8
Consumer or non-health professional from reported INSULIN problem on July 17, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 235.5 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arteriosclerosis coronary artery, pneumonia. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NOVORAPID, ROSIGLITAZONE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, CETIRIZINE, FLUOXETINE, FUROSEMIDE, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient died on 12/25/2006.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5398914-1
INSULIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 24, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoglycaemia. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5403908-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on July 31, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoglycaemia. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5403852-1
INSULIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoglycaemia, road traffic accident. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISPRO, HUMALOG, ALTACE, COREG, ZOCOR, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5403853-3
Physician from BRAZIL reported INSULIN problem on July 25, 2007. Male patient, 13 years of age, weighting 123.5 lb, was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetic ketoacidosis, dyspepsia, hyperglycaemia, nausea, vomiting. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN GLARGINE, INSULIN GLARGINE, OPTIPEN, GLIFAGE, NOVORAPID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5408380-5
INSULIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 06, 2007. Male patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoglycaemia. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5409476-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on Aug 07, 2007. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoglycaemia, mental status changes. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5412350-0
INSULIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 07, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoglycaemia, road traffic accident. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISPRO, HUMALOG, ALTACE, COREG, ZOCOR, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5417723-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on Aug 15, 2007. Male patient, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alcohol use, treatment noncompliance, unresponsive to stimuli. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5467722-5
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 09, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperglycaemia. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OPTICLICK, LANTUS, METFORMIN, GLYBURIDE, FUROSEMIDE, PREDNISONE, SALBUTAMOL. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5467725-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported INSULIN problem on May 29, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemic unconsciousness. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LATANOPROST, DUTASTERIDE. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5467735-3
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 27, 2007. Female patient, 58 years of age, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, muscle twitching. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OPTICLIK, LANTUS, THYROID MEDICINE, COZAAR, SIMVASTATIN, EZETIMIBE, CLONIDINE. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5446404-X
Physician from GERMANY reported INSULIN problem on Aug 29, 2007. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of consciousness. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NOVORAPID FLEXPEN, SIMVASTATIN, ASPIRIN, RAMIPRIL, DIAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5455285-X
INSULIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 13, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoglycaemia, treatment noncompliance. INSULIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5455320-9
Physician from GERMANY reported INSULIN problem on Sept 07, 2007. Female patient, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of consciousness. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NOVORAPID FLEXPEN, SIMVASTATIN, ASPIRIN, RAMIPRIL, DIAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Insulin Side Effects Report #5471297-4
INSULIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Sept 21, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with transient ischaemic attack and was treated with INSULIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malaise. INSULIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLYBURIDE, LASIX, ASPIRIN, PURAN T, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, ISCOVER. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/01/2007.
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Drug Information: Insulin Injection
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(in' su lin)Why is this medication prescribed?
Insulin injection is used to control blood sugar in people who have type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not make insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) or in people who have type 2 diabetes (condition in which the blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally) that cannot be controlled with oral medications alone. Insulin injection is in a class of medications called hormones. Insulin injection is used to take the place of insulin that is normally produced by the body. It works by helping move sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it is used for energy. It also stops the liver from producing more sugar.All of the types of insulin that are available work in this way. The types of insulin differ only in how quickly they begin to work and how long they continue to control blood sugar.
How should this medicine be used?
Insulin comes as a solution (liquid) and a suspension (liquid with particles that will settle on standing) to be injected subcutaneously (under the skin). Insulin is usually injected several times a day, and more than one type of insulin may be needed. Your doctor will tell you which type(s) of insulin to use, how much insulin to use, and how often to inject insulin. Follow these directions carefully. Do not use more or less insulin or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Insulin controls high blood sugar but does not cure diabetes. Continue to use insulin even if you feel well. Do not stop using insulin without talking to your doctor. Do not switch to another brand or type of insulin or change the dose of any type of insulin you use without talking to your doctor.
Insulin comes in vials, pre-filled disposable dosing devices, and cartridges.The cartridges are designed to be placed in dosing pens. Be sure you know what type of container your insulin comes in and what other supplies, such as needles, syringes, or pens, you will need to inject your medication. Make sure that the name and letter on your insulin are exactly what your doctor prescribed.
If your insulin comes in vials, you will need to use syringes to inject your dose. Be sure that you know whether your insulin is U-100 or U-500 and always use a syringe marked for that type of insulin. Always use the same brand and model of needle and syringe. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about the type of syringe you should use. Carefully read the manufacturer's instructions to learn how to draw insulin into a syringe and inject your dose. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about how to inject your dose.
If your insulin comes in cartridges, you may need to buy an insulin pen separately. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the type of pen you should use. Carefully read the instructions that come with your pen, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to show you how to use it.
If your insulin comes in a disposable dosing device, read the instructions that come with the device carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to show you how to use the device.
Never reuse needles or syringes and never share needles, syringes, cartridges, or pens. If you are using an insulin pen, always remove the needle right after you inject your dose. Throw away needles and syringes in a puncture-resistant container. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how to dispose of the puncture-resistant container.
Your doctor may tell you to mix two types of insulin in the same syringe. Your doctor will tell you exactly how to draw both types of insulin into the syringe. Follow these directions carefully. Always draw the same type of insulin into the syringe first, and always use the same brand of needles. Never mix more than one type of insulin in a syringe unless you are told to do so by your doctor.
Always look at your insulin before you inject. If you are using a regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R), the insulin should be as clear, colorless, and fluid as water. Do not use this type of insulin if it appears cloudy, thickened, or colored, or if it has solid particles. If you are using an NPH insulin (Humulin N, Novolin N) or a pre-mixed insulin that contains NPH (Humulin 70/30, Humulin 50/50, Novolin 70/30), the insulin should appear cloudy or milky after you mix it. Do not use these types of insulin if there are clumps in the liquid or if there are solid white particles sticking to the bottom or walls of the bottle. Do not use any type of insulin after the expiration date printed on the bottle has passed.
Some types of insulin must be shaken or rotated to mix before use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if the type of insulin you are using should be mixed and how you should mix it if necessary.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about where on your body you should inject insulin. Insulin is usually injected in the stomach (except for 2 inches around the belly button), upper arm, upper leg, or buttocks. Do not inject insulin into muscles, scars, or moles. Use a different site for each injection, at least 1/2 inch away from the previous injection site but in the same general area (for example, the thigh). Use all available sites in the same general area before switching to a different area (for example, the upper arm).
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before using insulin,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any type of insulin or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: alpha blockers such as doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), tamsulosin (Flomax), and alfuzosin (Uroxatral); angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril, (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and trandolapril (Mavik); antidepressants; asparaginase (Elspar); beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), pindolol, propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace, Sorine), and timolol (Blocadren); diazoxide (Proglycem); diuretics ('water pills'); medications for asthma and colds; monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), and tranylcypromine (Parnate); hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, patches, rings, injections, or implants); niacin (Niacor, Niaspan, Slo-Niacin); octreotide (Sandostatin);oral medications for diabetes; oral steroids such as dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexone), methylprednisolone (Medrol), and prednisone (Deltasone); quinine; quinidine; salicylate pain relievers such as aspirin; sulfa antibiotics; and thyroid medications. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had nerve damage caused by diabetes; or adrenal (a small gland near the kidneys), pituitary (a small gland in the brain), thyroid, liver, or kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using insulin, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using insulin.
- ask your doctor what to do if you get sick, experience unusual stress, plan to travel across time zones, or change your exercise and activity level. These changes can affect your blood sugar and the amount of insulin you may need.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Be sure to follow all exercise and dietary recommendations made by your doctor or dietitian. It is important to eat a healthy diet and to eat about the same amounts of the same kinds of foods at about the same times every day. Skipping or delaying meals or changing the amount or kind of food you eat can cause problems with your blood sugar control.
Alcohol may cause a decrease in blood sugar. Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are using insulin.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
When you first start using insulin, ask your doctor what to do if you forget to inject a dose at the correct time. Write down these directions so that you can refer to them later.
What side effects can this medication cause?
This medication causes changes in your blood sugar. You should know the symptoms of low and high blood sugar and what to do if you have these symptoms.
You may experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) while you are using this medication. Your doctor will tell you what you should do if you develop hypoglycemia. He or she may tell you to check your blood sugar, eat or drink a food or beverage that contains sugar, such as hard candy or fruit juice, or get medical care. Follow these directions carefully if you have any of the following symptoms of hypoglycemia. You should be especially alert to these symptoms if you previously used an animal-source insulin and have switched to a human insulin. Your hypoglycemia symptoms may be different or less noticeable while you are using a human insulin. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include:
- shakiness
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- sweating
- nervousness or irritability
- sudden changes in behavior or mood
- headache
- numbness or tingling around the mouth
- weakness
- pale skin
- hunger
- clumsy or jerky movements
If hypoglycemia is not treated, severe symptoms may develop. Be sure that your family, friends, and other people who spend time with you know that if you have any of the following symptoms, they should get medical treatment for you immediately.
- confusion
- seizures
- loss of consciousness
Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar):
- extreme thirst
- frequent urination
- extreme hunger
- weakness
- blurred vision
If high blood sugar is not treated, a serious, life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis could develop. Call your doctor immediately if you have any of the these symptoms:
- dry mouth
- upset stomach and vomiting
- shortness of breath
- breath that smells fruity
- decreased consciousness
Insulin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site
- changes in the feel of your skin, fat build-up, or fat breakdown
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- rash and/or itching over the whole body
- shortness of breath
- wheezing
- dizziness
- blurred vision
- fast heartbeat
- sweating
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Store unopened vials of insulin, unopened disposable dosing devices and unopened insulin pens in the refrigerator. Do not freeze insulin and do not use insulin that has been frozen. Opened vials of insulin should be stored in the refrigerator but may also be stored at room temperature, in a cool place that is away from heat and direct sunlight. Store opened insulin pens and opened dosing devices at room temperature. Check the manufacturer's information to find out how long you may keep your pen or dosing device after the first use. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include the hypoglycemia symptoms listed above as well as the following:
- loss of consciousness
- seizures
- confusion
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) should be checked regularly to determine your response to insulin. Your doctor will also tell you how to check your response to insulin by measuring your blood or urine sugar levels at home. Follow these directions carefully.
You should always wear a diabetic identification bracelet to be sure you get proper treatment in an emergency.
Do not let anyone else use your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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