HUMALOG- insulin lispro injection, solution
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Humalog (insulin lispro injection, USP [rDNA origin]) for injection Initial U.S. Approval: 1996 RECENT MAJOR CHANGESINDICATIONS AND USAGEHUMALOG® is a rapid acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATIONThe dosage of HUMALOG must be individualized. (2.1)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHSHUMALOG 100 units/mL (U-100) is available as: (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONSWARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
ADVERSE REACTIONSAdverse reactions associated with HUMALOG include hypoglycemia, allergic reactions, injection site reactions, lipodystrophy, pruritus, and rash. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Eli Lilly and Company at 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. DRUG INTERACTIONSUSE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONSPediatrics: Has not been studied in children with type 2 diabetes. Has not been studied in children with type 1 diabetes <3 years of age. (8.4) See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION, FDA-approved patient labeling and FDA-approved patient labeling. Revised: 10/2011 |
HUMALOG is an insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.
When given subcutaneously, HUMALOG has a more rapid onset of action and a shorter duration of action than regular human insulin.
The dosage of HUMALOG must be individualized. Blood glucose monitoring is essential in all patients receiving insulin therapy.
The total daily insulin requirement may vary and is usually between 0.5 to 1 unit/kg/day. Insulin requirements may be altered during stress, major illness, or with changes in exercise, meal patterns, or coadministered drugs.
HUMALOG should be given within 15 minutes before a meal or immediately after a meal.
HUMALOG given by subcutaneous injection should generally be used in regimens with an intermediate- or long-acting insulin.
HUMALOG administered by subcutaneous injection should be given in the abdominal wall, thigh, upper arm, or buttocks. Injection sites should be rotated within the same region (abdomen, thigh, upper arm, or buttocks) from one injection to the next to reduce the risk of lipodystrophy [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
HUMALOG may be administered by continuous subcutaneous infusion by an external insulin pump. Do not use diluted or mixed insulins in external insulin pumps. Infusion sites should be rotated within the same region to reduce the risk of lipodystrophy [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Change the HUMALOG in the reservoir at least every 7 days, change the infusion sets and the infusion set insertion site at least every 3 days.
The initial programming of the external insulin infusion pump should be based on the total daily insulin dose of the previous regimen. Although there is significant variability among patients, approximately 50% of the total dose is usually given as meal-related boluses of HUMALOG and the remainder is given as a basal infusion. HUMALOG is recommended for use in pump systems suitable for insulin infusion such as MiniMed, Disetronic, and other equivalent pumps [see For Patients Using Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Pumps (17.2)].
HUMALOG 100 units per mL (U-100) is available as:
HUMALOG is contraindicated:
Glucose monitoring is essential for patients receiving insulin therapy. Changes to an insulin regimen should be made cautiously and only under medical supervision. Changes in insulin strength, manufacturer, type, or method of administration may result in the need for a change in insulin dose. Concomitant oral antidiabetic treatment may need to be adjusted.
As with all insulin preparations, the time course of action for HUMALOG may vary in different individuals or at different times in the same individual and is dependent on many conditions, including the site of injection, local blood supply, or local temperature. Patients who change their level of physical activity or meal plan may require adjustment of insulin dosages.
Hypoglycemia is the most common adverse effect associated with insulins, including HUMALOG. The risk of hypoglycemia increases with tighter glycemic control. Patients must be educated to recognize and manage hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can happen suddenly and symptoms may be different for each person and may change from time to time. Severe hypoglycemia can cause seizures and may be life-threatening or cause death.
The timing of hypoglycemia usually reflects the time-action profile of the administered insulin formulations. Other factors such as changes in food intake (e.g., amount of food or timing of meals), injection site, exercise, and concomitant medications may also alter the risk of hypoglycemia [see Drug Interactions (7)].
As with all insulins, use caution in patients with hypoglycemia unawareness and in patients who may be predisposed to hypoglycemia (e.g., the pediatric population and patients who fast or have erratic food intake). The patient's ability to concentrate and react may be impaired as a result of hypoglycemia. This may present a risk in situations where these abilities are especially important, such as driving or operating other machinery.
Rapid changes in serum glucose levels may induce symptoms similar to hypoglycemia in persons with diabetes, regardless of the glucose value. Early warning symptoms of hypoglycemia may be different or less pronounced under certain conditions, such as longstanding diabetes, diabetic nerve disease, use of medications such as beta-blockers [see Drug Interactions (7)], or intensified diabetes control. These situations may result in severe hypoglycemia (and, possibly, loss of consciousness) prior to the patient's awareness of hypoglycemia.
Severe, life-threatening, generalized allergy, including anaphylaxis, can occur with insulin products, including HUMALOG [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].
All insulin products, including HUMALOG, cause a shift in potassium from the extracellular to intracellular space, possibly leading to hypokalemia. Untreated hypokalemia may cause respiratory paralysis, ventricular arrhythmia, and death. Use caution in patients who may be at risk for hypokalemia (e.g., patients using potassium-lowering medications, patients taking medications sensitive to serum potassium concentrations).
Frequent glucose monitoring and insulin dose reduction may be required in patients with renal or hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
HUMALOG for subcutaneous injection should not be mixed with insulin preparations other than NPH insulin. If HUMALOG is mixed with NPH insulin, HUMALOG should be drawn into the syringe first. Injection should occur immediately after mixing.
Do not mix HUMALOG with other insulins for use in an external subcutaneous infusion pump.
When used in an external insulin pump for subcutaneous infusion, HUMALOG should not be diluted or mixed with any other insulin. Change the HUMALOG in the reservoir at least every 7 days, change the infusion sets and the infusion set insertion site at least every 3 days. HUMALOG should not be exposed to temperatures greater than 98.6°F (37°C).
Malfunction of the insulin pump or infusion set or insulin degradation can rapidly lead to hyperglycemia and ketosis. Prompt identification and correction of the cause of hyperglycemia or ketosis is necessary. Interim subcutaneous injections with HUMALOG may be required. Patients using continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion pump therapy must be trained to administer insulin by injection and have alternate insulin therapy available in case of pump failure [see Dosage and Administration (2.3), How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16), and Patient Counseling Information (17.2)].
Some medications may alter insulin requirements and the risk for hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia [see Drug Interactions (7)].
The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere:
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying designs, the adverse reaction rates reported in one clinical trial may not be easily compared with those rates reported in another clinical trial, and may not reflect the rates actually observed in clinical practice.
The frequencies of Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events during HUMALOG clinical trials in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus are listed in the tables below.
Events, n (%) | Lispro (n=81) | Regular human insulin (n=86) | Total (n=167) |
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Flu syndrome | 28 (34.6) | 28 (32.6) | 56 (33.5) |
Pharyngitis | 27 (33.3) | 29 (33.7) | 56 (33.5) |
Rhinitis | 20 (24.7) | 25 (29.1) | 45 (26.9) |
Headache | 24 (29.6) | 19 (22.1) | 43 (25.7) |
Pain | 16 (19.8) | 14 (16.3) | 30 (18.0) |
Cough increased | 14 (17.3) | 15 (17.4) | 29 (17.4) |
Infection | 11 (13.6) | 18 (20.9) | 29 (17.4) |
Nausea | 5 (6.2) | 13 (15.1) | 18 (10.8) |
Accidental injury | 7 (8.6) | 10 (11.6) | 17 (10.2) |
Surgical procedure | 5 (6.2) | 12 (14.0) | 17 (10.2) |
Fever | 5 (6.2) | 10 (11.6) | 15 (9.0) |
Abdominal pain | 6 (7.4) | 7 (8.1) | 13 (7.8) |
Asthenia | 6 (7.4) | 7 (8.1) | 13 (7.8) |
Bronchitis | 6 (7.4) | 6 (7.0) | 12 (7.2) |
Diarrhea | 7 (8.6) | 5 (5.8) | 12 (7.2) |
Dysmenorrhea | 5 (6.2) | 6 (7.0) | 11 (6.6) |
Myalgia | 6 (7.4) | 5 (5.8) | 11 (6.6) |
Urinary tract infection | 5 (6.2) | 4 (4.7) | 9 (5.4) |
Events, n (%) | Lispro (n=714) | Regular human insulin (n=709) | Total (n=1423) |
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Headache | 63 (11.6) | 66 (9.3) | 149 (10.5) |
Pain | 77 (10.8) | 71 (10.0) | 148 (10.4) |
Infection | 72 (10.1) | 54 (7.6) | 126 (8.9) |
Pharyngitis | 47 (6.6) | 58 (8.2) | 105 (7.4) |
Rhinitis | 58 (8.1) | 47 (6.6) | 105 (7.4) |
Flu syndrome | 44 (6.2) | 58 (8.2) | 102 (7.2) |
Surgical procedure | 53 (7.4) | 48 (6.8) | 101 (7.1) |
Insulin initiation and intensification of glucose control
Intensification or rapid improvement in glucose control has been associated with a transitory, reversible ophthalmologic refraction disorder, worsening of diabetic retinopathy, and acute painful peripheral neuropathy. However, long-term glycemic control decreases the risk of diabetic retinopathy and neuropathy.
Lipodystrophy
Long-term use of insulin, including HUMALOG, can cause lipodystrophy at the site of repeated insulin injections or infusion. Lipodystrophy includes lipohypertrophy (thickening of adipose tissue) and lipoatrophy (thinning of adipose tissue), and may affect insulin absorption. Rotate insulin injection or infusion sites within the same region to reduce the risk of lipodystrophy [see Dosage and Administration (2.2, 2.3)].
Weight gain
Weight gain can occur with insulin therapy, including HUMALOG, and has been attributed to the anabolic effects of insulin and the decrease in glucosuria.
Peripheral Edema
Insulin, including HUMALOG, may cause sodium retention and edema, particularly if previously poor metabolic control is improved by intensified insulin therapy.
Adverse Reactions with Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII)
In a 12-week, randomized, crossover study in adult patients with type 1 diabetes (n=39), the rates of catheter occlusions and infusion site reactions were similar for HUMALOG and regular human insulin treated patients (see Table 3).
HUMALOG (n=38) | Regular human insulin (n=39) |
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Catheter occlusions/month | 0.09 | 0.10 |
Infusion site reactions | 2.6% (1/38) | 2.6% (1/39) |
In a randomized, 16-week, open-label, parallel design study of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, adverse event reports related to infusion-site reactions were similar for insulin lispro and insulin aspart (21% of 100 patients versus 17% of 198 patients, respectively). In both groups, the most frequently reported infusion site adverse events were infusion site erythema and infusion site reaction.
Local Allergy — As with any insulin therapy, patients taking HUMALOG may experience redness, swelling, or itching at the site of the injection. These minor reactions usually resolve in a few days to a few weeks, but in some occasions, may require discontinuation of HUMALOG. In some instances, these reactions may be related to factors other than insulin, such as irritants in a skin cleansing agent or poor injection technique.
Systemic Allergy — Severe, life-threatening, generalized allergy, including anaphylaxis, may occur with any insulin, including HUMALOG. Generalized allergy to insulin may cause whole body rash (including pruritus), dyspnea, wheezing, hypotension, tachycardia, or diaphoresis.
In controlled clinical trials, pruritus (with or without rash) was seen in 17 patients receiving regular human insulin (n=2969) and 30 patients receiving HUMALOG (n=2944).
Localized reactions and generalized myalgias have been reported with injected metacresol, which is an excipient in HUMALOG [see Contraindications (4)].
Antibody Production
In large clinical trials with patients with type 1 (n=509) and type 2 (n=262) diabetes mellitus, anti-insulin antibody (insulin lispro-specific antibodies, insulin-specific antibodies, cross-reactive antibodies) formation was evaluated in patients receiving both regular human insulin and HUMALOG (including patients previously treated with human insulin and naive patients). As expected, the largest increase in the antibody levels occurred in patients new to insulin therapy. The antibody levels peaked by 12 months and declined over the remaining years of the study These antibodies do not appear to cause deterioration in glycemic control or necessitate an increase in insulin dose. There was no statistically significant relationship between the change in the total daily insulin dose and the change in percent antibody binding for any of the antibody types.
The following additional adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of HUMALOG. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Medication errors in which other insulins have been accidentally substituted for HUMALOG have been identified during postapproval use [see Patient Counseling Information (17)].
A number of drugs affect glucose metabolism and may require insulin dose adjustment and particularly close monitoring.
Following are some of the examples:
Pregnancy Category B. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcome regardless of drug exposure. This background risk is increased in pregnancies complicated by hyperglycemia and may be decreased with good metabolic control. It is essential for patients with diabetes or history of gestational diabetes to maintain good metabolic control before conception and throughout pregnancy. In patients with diabetes or gestational diabetes insulin requirements may decrease during the first trimester, generally increase during the second and third trimesters, and rapidly decline after delivery. Careful monitoring of glucose control is essential in these patients. Therefore, female patients should be advised to tell their physicians if they intend to become, or if they become pregnant while taking HUMALOG.
Although there are limited clinical studies of the use of HUMALOG in pregnancy, published studies with human insulins suggest that optimizing overall glycemic control, including postprandial control, before conception and during pregnancy improves fetal outcome.
In a combined fertility and embryo-fetal development study, female rats were given subcutaneous insulin lispro injections of 5 and 20 units/kg/day (0.8 and 3 times the human subcutaneous dose of 1 unit/kg/day, based on units/body surface area, respectively) from 2 weeks prior to cohabitation through Gestation Day 19. There were no adverse effects on female fertility, implantation, or fetal viability and morphology. However, fetal growth retardation was produced at the 20 units/kg/day-dose as indicated by decreased fetal weight and an increased incidence of fetal runts/litter.
In an embryo-fetal development study in pregnant rabbits, insulin lispro doses of 0.1, 0.25, and 0.75 unit/kg/day (0.03, 0.08, and 0.24 times the human subcutaneous dose of 1 unit/kg/day, based on units/body surface area, respectively) were injected subcutaneously on Gestation days 7 through 19. There were no adverse effects on fetal viability, weight, and morphology at any dose.
It is unknown whether insulin lispro is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when HUMALOG is administered to a nursing woman. Use of HUMALOG is compatible with breastfeeding, but women with diabetes who are lactating may require adjustments of their insulin doses.
HUMALOG is approved for use in children for subcutaneous daily injections and for subcutaneous continuous infusion by external insulin pump. HUMALOG has not been studied in pediatric patients younger than 3 years of age. HUMALOG has not been studied in pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes [see Clinical Studies (14)].
As in adults, the dosage of HUMALOG must be individualized in pediatric patients based on metabolic needs and results of frequent monitoring of blood glucose.
Of the total number of subjects (n=2834) in eight clinical studies of HUMALOG, twelve percent (n=338) were 65 years of age or over. The majority of these had type 2 diabetes. HbA1c values and hypoglycemia rates did not differ by age. Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic studies to assess the effect of age on the onset of HUMALOG action have not been performed.
Excess insulin administration may cause hypoglycemia and hypokalemia. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia usually can be treated with oral glucose. Adjustments in drug dosage, meal patterns, or exercise may be needed. More severe episodes with coma, seizure, or neurologic impairment may be treated with intramuscular/subcutaneous glucagon or concentrated intravenous glucose. Sustained carbohydrate intake and observation may be necessary because hypoglycemia may recur after apparent clinical recovery. Hypokalemia must be corrected appropriately.
HUMALOG® (insulin lispro injection, USP [rDNA origin]) is a rapid-acting human insulin analog used to lower blood glucose. Insulin lispro is produced by recombinant DNA technology utilizing a non-pathogenic laboratory strain of Escherichia coli. Insulin lispro differs from human insulin in that the amino acid proline at position B28 is replaced by lysine and the lysine in position B29 is replaced by proline. Chemically, it is Lys(B28), Pro(B29) human insulin analog and has the empirical formula C257H383N65O77S6 and a molecular weight of 5808, both identical to that of human insulin.
HUMALOG has the following primary structure:
HUMALOG is a sterile, aqueous, clear, and colorless solution. Each milliliter of HUMALOG contains insulin lispro 100 units, 16 mg glycerin, 1.88 mg dibasic sodium phosphate, 3.15 mg Metacresol, zinc oxide content adjusted to provide 0.0197 mg zinc ion, trace amounts of phenol, and Water for Injection. Insulin lispro has a pH of 7.0 to 7.8. The pH is adjusted by addition of aqueous solutions of hydrochloric acid 10% and/or sodium hydroxide 10%.
Regulation of glucose metabolism is the primary activity of insulins and insulin analogs, including insulin lispro. Insulins lower blood glucose by stimulating peripheral glucose uptake by skeletal muscle and fat, and by inhibiting hepatic glucose production. Insulins inhibit lipolysis and proteolysis, and enhance protein synthesis.
HUMALOG has been shown to be equipotent to human insulin on a molar basis. One unit of HUMALOG has the same glucose-lowering effect as one unit of regular human insulin. Studies in normal volunteers and patients with diabetes demonstrated that HUMALOG has a more rapid onset of action and a shorter duration of activity than regular human insulin when given subcutaneously.
The time course of action of insulin and insulin analogs, such as HUMALOG, may vary considerably in different individuals or within the same individual. The parameters of HUMALOG activity (time of onset, peak time, and duration) as designated in Figure 1 should be considered only as general guidelines. The rate of insulin absorption, and consequently the onset of activity are known to be affected by the site of injection, exercise, and other variables [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Figure 1: Blood Glucose Levels After Subcutaneous Injection of Regular Human Insulin or HUMALOG (0.2 unit/kg) Immediately Before a High Carbohydrate Meal in 10 Patients with Type 1 Diabetes.a
a Baseline insulin concentration was maintained by infusion of 0.2 mU/min/kg human insulin.
Absorption and Bioavailability — Studies in healthy volunteers and patients with diabetes demonstrated that HUMALOG is absorbed more quickly than regular human insulin. In healthy volunteers given subcutaneous doses of HUMALOG ranging from 0.1 to 0.4 unit/kg, peak serum levels were seen 30 to 90 minutes after dosing. When healthy volunteers received equivalent doses of regular human insulin, peak insulin levels occurred between 50 to 120 minutes after dosing. Similar results were seen in patients with type 1 diabetes (see Figure 2).
Figure 2: Serum HUMALOG and Insulin Levels After Subcutaneous Injection of Regular Human Insulin or HUMALOG (0.2 unit/kg) Immediately Before a High Carbohydrate Meal in 10 Patients with Type 1 Diabetes.a
a Baseline insulin concentration was maintained by infusion of 0.2 mU/min/kg human insulin.
HUMALOG was absorbed at a consistently faster rate than regular human insulin in healthy male volunteers given 0.2 unit/kg at abdominal, deltoid, or femoral subcutaneous sites. After HUMALOG was administered in the abdomen, serum drug levels were higher and the duration of action was slightly shorter than after deltoid or thigh administration. Bioavailability of HUMALOG is similar to that of regular human insulin. The absolute bioavailability after subcutaneous injection ranges from 55% to 77% with doses between 0.1 to 0.2 unit/kg, inclusive.
Distribution — After subcutaneous administration, the volume of distribution for HUMALOG is identical to that of regular human insulin, with a range of 0.26 to 0.36 L/kg. When administered intravenously, the volume of distribution of HUMALOG (range of 0.26 to 0.36 L/kg) was similar to that of regular human insulin (range of 0.32 to 0.67 L/kg).
Metabolism — Human metabolism studies have not been conducted. However, animal studies indicate that the metabolism of HUMALOG is identical to that of regular human insulin.
Elimination — After subcutaneous administration of HUMALOG, the t1/2 is shorter than that of regular human insulin (1 versus 1.5 hours, respectively). When administered intravenously, HUMALOG and regular human insulin demonstrated similar dose-dependent elimination, with a t1/2 of 0.44 hours (26 min) and 0.34 hours (20 min), respectively (0.1 unit/kg dose) and 0.86 hours (52 min) and 1.1 hours (66 min), respectively (0.2 unit/kg dose).
Age — The effect of age on the pharmacokinetics of HUMALOG has not been studied. However, in large clinical trials, sub-group analysis based on age did not indicate any difference in postprandial glucose parameters between HUMALOG and regular human insulin.
Gender — The effect of gender on the pharmacokinetics of HUMALOG has not been studied. However, in large clinical trials, sub-group analysis based on gender did not indicate any difference in postprandial glucose parameters between HUMALOG and regular human insulin.
Renal Impairment — Type 2 diabetic patients with varying degree of renal impairment showed no difference in pharmacokinetics of regular insulin and HUMALOG. However, the sensitivity of the patients to insulin did change, with an increased response to insulin as the renal function declined. Some studies with human insulin have shown increased circulating levels of insulin in patients with renal impairment. Careful glucose monitoring and dose adjustments of insulin, including HUMALOG, may be necessary in patients with renal dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].
Hepatic Impairment — Type 2 diabetic patients with impaired hepatic function showed no effect on the pharmacokinetic of HUMALOG as compared to patients with no hepatic dysfunction. However, some studies with human insulin have shown increased circulating levels of insulin in patients with liver failure. Careful glucose monitoring and dose adjustments of insulin, including HUMALOG, may be necessary in patients with hepatic dysfunction.
Race – The effects of race on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of HUMALOG have not been studied.
Obesity – The effect of obesity on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of HUMALOG has not been studied.
Pregnancy – The effect of pregnancy on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of HUMALOG has not been studied [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Standard 2-year carcinogenicity studies in animals have not been performed. In Fischer 344 rats, a 12-month repeat-dose toxicity study was conducted with insulin lispro at subcutaneous doses of 20 and 200 units/kg/day (approximately 3 and 32 times the human subcutaneous dose of 1 unit/kg/day, based on units/body surface area). Insulin lispro did not produce important target organ toxicity including mammary tumors at any dose.
Insulin lispro was not mutagenic in the following genetic toxicity assays: bacterial mutation, unscheduled DNA synthesis, mouse lymphoma, chromosomal aberration and micronucleus assays.
Male fertility was not compromised when male rats given subcutaneous insulin lispro injections of 5 and 20 units/kg/day (0.8 and 3 times the human subcutaneous dose of 1 unit/kg/day, based on units/body surface area) for 6 months were mated with untreated female rats. In a combined fertility, perinatal, and postnatal study in male and female rats given 1, 5, and 20 units/kg/day subcutaneously (0.16, 0.8, and 3 times the human subcutaneous dose of 1 unit/kg/day, based on units/body surface area), mating and fertility were not adversely affected in either gender at any dose.
The safety and efficacy of HUMALOG were studied in children, adolescent, and adult patients with type 1 diabetes (n=789) and adult patients with type 2 diabetes (n=722).
A 12-month, randomized, parallel, open-label, active-controlled study was conducted in patients with type 1 diabetes to assess the safety and efficacy of HUMALOG (n=81) compared with Humulin® R [REGULAR insulin human injection, USP (rDNA origin)] (n=86). HUMALOG was administered by subcutaneous injection immediately prior to meals and Humulin R was administered 30 to 45 minutes before meals. Humulin® U [ULTRALENTE® human insulin (rDNA origin) extended zinc suspension] was administered once or twice daily as the basal insulin. There was a 2- to 4-week run-in period with Humulin R and Humulin U before randomization. Most patients were Caucasian (97%). Forty-seven percent of the patients were male. The mean age was 31 years (range 12 to 70 years). Glycemic control, the total daily doses of HUMALOG and Humulin R, and the incidence of severe hypoglycemia (as determined by the number of events that were not self-treated) were similar in the two treatment groups. There were no episodes of diabetic ketoacidosis in either treatment group.
a Values are Mean ± SD |
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b Severe hypoglycemia refers to hypoglycemia for which patients were not able to self-treat. |
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Treatment Duration Treatment in Combination with: | 12 months Humulin U |
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HUMALOG | Humulin R | |
N | 81 | 86 |
Baseline HbA1c (%)a | 8.2 ± 1.4 | 8.3 ± 1.7 |
Change from baseline HbA1c (%)a | -0.1 ± 0.9 | 0.1 ± 1.1 |
Treatment Difference in HbA1c Mean (95% confidence interval) | 0.4 (0.0, 0.8) | |
Baseline short-acting insulin dose (units/kg/day) | 0.3 ± 0.1 | 0.3 ± 0.1 |
End-of-Study short-acting insulin dose (units/kg/day) | 0.3 ± 0.1 | 0.3 ± 0.1 |
Change from baseline short-acting insulin dose (units/kg/day) | -0.0 ± 0.1 | 0.0 ±0.1 |
Baseline Body weight (kg) | 72 ± 12.7 | 71 ± 11.3 |
Weight change from baseline (kg) | 1.4 ± 3.6 | 1.0 ± 2.6 |
Patients with severe hypoglycemia (n, %)b | 14 (17%) | 18 (21%) |
A 6-month randomized, crossover, open-label, active-controlled study was conducted in insulin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes (n=722) to assess the safety and efficacy of HUMALOG for 3 months followed by Humulin R for 3 months or the reverse sequence. HUMALOG was administered by subcutaneous injection immediately before meals and Humulin R was administered 30 to 45 minutes before meals. Humulin® N [NPH human insulin (rDNA origin) isophane suspension] or Humulin U was administered once or twice daily as the basal insulin. All patients participated in a 2- to 4-week run-in period with Humulin R and Humulin N or Humulin U. Most of the patients were Caucasian (88%), and the numbers of men and women in each group were approximately equal. The mean age was 58.6 years (range 23.8 to 85 years). The average body mass index (BMI) was 28.2 kg/m2. During the study, the majority of patients used Humulin N (84%) compared with Humulin U (16%) as their basal insulin. The reductions from baseline in HbA1c and the incidence of severe hypoglycemia (as determined by the number of events that were not self-treated) were similar between the two treatments from the combined groups (see Table 5).
a Values are Mean ± SD |
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b Severe hypoglycemia refers to hypoglycemia for which patients were not able to self-treat. |
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Baseline | HUMALOG + Basal | Humulin R + Basal |
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HbA1c (%)a | 8.9 ± 1.7 | 8.2 ± 1.3 | 8.2 ± 1.4 |
Change from baseline HbA1c (%)a | — | -0.7 ± 1.4 | -0.7 ± 1.3 |
Short-acting insulin dose (units/kg/day)a | 0.3 ±0.2 | 0.3 ± 0.2 | 0.3 ±0.2 |
Change from baseline short-acting insulin dose (units/kg/day)a | — | 0.0 ± 0.1 | 0.0 ± 0.1 |
Body weight (kg)a | 80 ± 15 | 81 ± 15 | 81 ±15 |
Weight change from baseline | — | 0.8 ± 2.7 | 0.9 ± 2.6 |
Patients with severe hypoglycemia (n, %)b | — | 15 (2%) | 16 (2%) |
An 8-month, crossover study of adolescents with type 1 diabetes (n=463), aged 9 to 19 years, compared two subcutaneous multiple-dose treatment regimens: HUMALOG or Humulin R, both administered with Humulin N (NPH human insulin) as the basal insulin. HUMALOG achieved glycemic control comparable to Humulin R, as measured by HbA1c (see Table 6), and both treatment groups had a comparable incidence of hypoglycemia. In a 9-month, crossover study of prepubescent children (n=60) with type 1 diabetes, aged 3 to 11 years, HUMALOG administered immediately before meals, HUMALOG administered immediately after meals and Humulin R administered 30 minutes before meals resulted in similar glycemic control, as measured by HbA1c, and incidence of hypoglycemia, regardless of treatment group.
a Values are Mean ± SD |
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b Severe hypoglycemia refers to hypoglycemia that required glucagon or glucose injection or resulted in coma. |
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Baseline | HUMALOG + NPH | Humulin R + NPH |
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HbA1c (%)a | 8.6 ± 1.5 | 8.7 ± 1.5 | 8.7 ± 1.6 |
Change from baseline HbA1c (%)a | — | 0.1 ± 1.1 | 0.1 ± 1.3 |
Short-acting insulin dose (units/kg/day)a | 0.5 ± 0.2 | 0.5 ± 0.2 | 0.5 ± 0.2 |
Change from baseline short-acting insulin dose (units/kg/day)a | — | 0.01 ± 0.1 | -0.01 ± 0.1 |
Body weight (kg)a | 59.1 ± 13.1 | 61.1 ± 12.7 | 61.4 ± 12.9 |
Weight change from baseline (kg)a | — | 2.0 ± 3.1 | 2.3 ± 3.0 |
Patients with severe hypoglycemia (n, %)b | — | 5 (1.1%) | 5 (1.1%) |
Diabetic ketoacidosis (n, %) | — | 11 (2.4%) | 9 (1.9%) |
To evaluate the administration of HUMALOG via external insulin pumps, two open-label, crossover design studies were performed in patients with type 1 diabetes. One study involved 39 patients, ages 19 to 58 years, treated for 24 weeks with HUMALOG or regular human insulin. After 12 weeks of treatment, the mean HbA1c values decreased from 7.8% to 7.2% in the HUMALOG-treated patients and from 7.8% to 7.5% in the regular human insulin-treated patients. Another study involved 60 patients (mean age 39, range 15 to 58 years) treated for 24 weeks with either HUMALOG or buffered regular human insulin. After 12 weeks of treatment, the mean HbA1c values decreased from 7.7% to 7.4% in the HUMALOG-treated patients and remained unchanged from 7.7% in the buffered regular human insulin-treated patients. Rates of hypoglycemia were comparable between treatment groups in both studies.
A randomized, 16-week, open-label, parallel design, study of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (n=298) aged 4 to 18 years compared two subcutaneous infusion regimens administered via an external insulin pump: insulin aspart (n=198) or HUMALOG (n=100). These two treatments resulted in comparable changes from baseline in HbA1c and comparable rates of hypoglycemia after 16 weeks of treatment (see Table 7). Infusion site reactions were similar between groups.
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HUMALOG | Aspart | |
N | 100 | 198 |
Baseline HbA1c (%)a | 8.2 ± 0.8 | 8.0 ± 0.9 |
Change from Baseline HbA1c (%) | -0.1 ± 0.7 | -0.1 ± 0.8 |
Treatment Difference in HbA1c, Mean (95% confidence interval) | 0.1 (-0.3, 0.1) | |
Baseline insulin dose (units/kg/24 hours)a | 0.9 ± 0.3 | 0.9 ± 0.3 |
End-of-Study insulin dose (units/kg/24 hours)a | 0.9 ± 0.2 | 0.9 ± 0.2 |
Patients with severe hypoglycemia (n, %)b | 8 (8%) | 19 (10%) |
Diabetic ketoacidosis (n, %) | 0 (0) | 1 (0.5%) |
Baseline body weight (kg)a | 55.5 ± 19.0 | 54.1 ± 19.7 |
Weight Change from baseline (kg)a | 1.6 ± 2.1 | 1.8 ± 2.1 |
HUMALOG 100 units per mL (U-100) is available as:
10 mL vials | NDC 0002-7510-01 (VL-7510) |
3 mL vials | NDC 0002-7510-17 (VL-7533) |
5 x 3 mL cartridges1 | NDC 0002-7516-59 (VL-7516) |
5 x 3 mL prefilled pen | NDC 0002-8725-59 (HP-8725) |
5 x 3 mL Humalog KwikPen (prefilled) | NDC 0002-8799-59 (HP-8799) |
Do not use after the expiration date.
Unopened HUMALOG should be stored in a refrigerator (36° to 46°F [2° to 8°C]), but not in the freezer. Do not use HUMALOG if it has been frozen. In-use HUMALOG vials, cartridges, pens, and HUMALOG KwikPen® should be stored at room temperature, below 86°F (30°C) and must be used within 28 days or be discarded, even if they still contain HUMALOG. Protect from direct heat and light. See table below:
Not In-Use (Unopened) Room Temperature (Below 86°F [30°C]) | Not In-Use (Unopened) Refrigerated | In-Use (Opened) Room Temperature, (Below 86°F [30°C]) | |
10 mL vial | 28 days | Until expiration date | 28 days, refrigerated/room temperature. |
3 mL vial | 28 days | Until expiration date | 28 days, refrigerated/room temperature. |
3 mL cartridge | 28 days | Until expiration date | 28 days, Do not refrigerate. |
3 mL prefilled pen | 28 days | Until expiration date | 28 days, Do not refrigerate. |
3 mL Humalog KwikPen (prefilled) | 28 days | Until expiration date | 28 days, Do not refrigerate. |
Use in an External Insulin Pump — Change the HUMALOG in the reservoir at least every 7 days, change the infusion sets and the infusion set insertion site at least every 3 days or after exposure to temperatures that exceed 98.6°F (37°C). A HUMALOG 3 mL cartridge used in the D-Tron pumps should be discarded after 7 days, even if it still contains HUMALOG. However, as with other external insulin pumps, the infusion set should be replaced and a new infusion set insertion site should be selected at least every 3 days.
Diluted HUMALOG for Subcutaneous Injection — HUMALOG may be diluted with Sterile Diluent for HUMALOG for subcutaneous injection. Diluting one part HUMALOG to nine parts diluent will yield a concentration one-tenth that of HUMALOG (equivalent to U-10). Diluting one part HUMALOG to one part diluent will yield a concentration one-half that of HUMALOG (equivalent to U-50).
See FDA-approved patient labeling.
Patients should be instructed on self-management procedures including glucose monitoring, proper injection technique, and management of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Patients must be instructed on handling of special situations such as intercurrent conditions (illness, stress, or emotional disturbances), an inadequate or skipped insulin dose, inadvertent administration of an increased insulin dose, inadequate food intake, and skipped meals. Refer patients to the HUMALOG Patient Information Leaflet for additional information.
Women with diabetes should be advised to inform their doctor if they are pregnant or are contemplating pregnancy.
Accidental mix-ups between HUMALOG and other insulins have been reported. To avoid medication errors between HUMALOG and other insulins, patients should be instructed to always check the insulin label before each injection.
Patients using external pump infusion therapy should be trained appropriately.
The following insulin pumps have been tested in HUMALOG clinical trials conducted by Eli Lilly and Company.
HUMALOG is recommended for use in pump systems suitable for insulin infusion such as MiniMed, Disetronic, and other equivalent pumps. Before using HUMALOG in a pump system, read the pump label to make sure the pump is indicated for continuous delivery of fast-acting insulin. HUMALOG is recommended for use in any reservoir and infusion sets that are compatible with insulin and the specific pump. Please see recommended reservoir and infusion sets in the pump manual.
To avoid insulin degradation, infusion set occlusion, and loss of the preservative (metacresol), insulin in the reservoir should be replaced at least every 7 days; infusion sets and infusion set insertion sites should be changed at least every 3 days.
Insulin exposed to temperatures higher than 98.6°F (37°C) should be discarded. The temperature of the insulin may exceed ambient temperature when the pump housing, cover, tubing or sport case is exposed to sunlight or radiant heat. Infusion sites that are erythematous, pruritic, or thickened should be reported to the healthcare professional, and a new site selected because continued infusion may increase the skin reaction or alter the absorption of HUMALOG.
Pump or infusion set malfunctions or insulin degradation can lead to rapid hyperglycemia and ketosis. This is especially pertinent for rapid acting insulin analogs that are more rapidly absorbed through skin and have a shorter duration of action. Prompt identification and correction of the cause of hyperglycemia or ketosis is necessary. Problems include pump malfunction, infusion set occlusion, leakage, disconnection or kinking, and degraded insulin. Less commonly, hypoglycemia from pump malfunction may occur. If these problems cannot be promptly corrected, patients should resume therapy with subcutaneous insulin injection and contact their healthcare professionals. [See Dosage and Administration (2.3), Warnings and Precautions (5.7), and How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16)].
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1 3 mL cartridge is for use in Eli Lilly and Company's HumaPen® Memoir™ and HumaPen® Luxura™ HD insulin delivery devices, Owen Mumford, Ltd.'s Autopen® 3-mL insulin delivery device and Disetronic D-TRON® and D-TRON® Plus pumps.
Autopen® is a registered trademark of Owen Mumford, Ltd.
Humalog®, Humalog® KwikPen™, HumaPen®, HumaPen® Memoir™, HumaPen® Luxura™ and HumaPen® Luxura™ HD are trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company.
2 Disetronic®, H-Tron®, D-Tron®, and D-Tronplus® are registered trademarks of Roche Diagnostics GmbH.
3 MiniMed® and Polyfin® are registered trademarks of MiniMed, Inc.
Other product and company names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Literature revised May 18, 2011
Marketed by: Lilly USA, LLC, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA
www.humalog.com
Copyright © 1996, 2011, Eli Lilly and Company. All rights reserved.
PV 5533 AMP
Patient Information
HUMALOG®
insulin lispro injection, USP (rDNA origin)
Read the “Patient Information” that comes with HUMALOG (HU-ma-log) before you start using it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your diabetes or treatment. If you have questions about HUMALOG or diabetes, talk with your healthcare provider.
What is the most important information I should know about HUMALOG?
What is HUMALOG?
HUMALOG (insulin lispro injection, USP [rDNA origin]) is an injectable rapid-acting man-made insulin. HUMALOG is used to treat people with diabetes for the control of high blood sugar.
HUMALOG comes in:
Who should not take HUMALOG?
Do not take HUMALOG if:
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking HUMALOG?
Tell your healthcare provider:
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your healthcare providers when you get a new medicine.
How should I use HUMALOG?
HUMALOG can be used with a syringe, prefilled pen, reusable pen or external insulin pump. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions.
What are the possible side effects of HUMALOG?
These are not all of the possible side effects from HUMALOG. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store HUMALOG?
After starting use (open)
Vials:
Cartridge and Prefilled Pens:
General Information about HUMALOG
What are the ingredients in HUMALOG?
insulin lispro, glycerin, dibasic sodium phosphate, metacresol, zinc oxide (zinc ion), trace amounts of phenol and water for injection.
Helpful information for people with diabetes is published by the American Diabetes Association, 1660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 and on www.diabetes.org.
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1 D-Tron®, D-Tronplus® are registered trademarks of Roche Diagnostics GmbH.
Humalog® and Humalog® KwikPen™ are registered trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company.
Patient Information revised May 23, 2011
Marketed by: Lilly USA, LLC, Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA
www.humalog.com
Copyright © 2007, 2011, Eli Lilly and Company. All rights reserved.
PV 5564 AMP
Humalog® KwikPen™
insulin lispro injection, USP (rDNA origin)
Disposable Insulin Delivery Device
User Manual
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Introduction
Humalog® KwikPen™ (“Pen”) is designed for ease of use. It is a disposable insulin delivery device (“insulin Pen”) containing 3 mL (300 units) of U-100 Humalog® [insulin lispro injection, USP (rDNA origin)] insulin. You can inject from 1 to 60 units of Humalog in one injection. You can dial your dose one unit at a time. If you dial too many units, you can dial backwards to correct the dose without wasting any insulin.
Before using Humalog KwikPen, read the entire manual completely and follow the directions carefully. If you do not follow these directions completely, you may get too much or too little insulin.
Do not share your Humalog KwikPen or needles with anyone else. You may give an infection to them or get an infection from them.
DO NOT USE your KwikPen if any part appears broken or damaged. Contact Lilly at 1-800-Lilly-Rx (1-800-545-5979) or your healthcare professional for a replacement Pen. Always carry an extra Pen in case yours is lost or damaged.
This Pen is not recommended for use by the blind or visually impaired persons without the assistance of a person trained in the proper use of the product.
Preparing Humalog KwikPen
Important Notes
Frequently Asked Questions about Preparing Humalog KwikPen
Priming Humalog KwikPen
Important Notes
Frequently Asked Questions about Priming
Injecting Your Dose
Important Notes
Frequently Asked Questions about Injecting Your Dose
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Storage and Disposal
Important Notes
Use the space below to keep track of how long you should use each Pen in the carton. Once you start using a KwikPen it must be thrown out after the number of days listed in your Patient Information Leaflet, even if there is insulin remaining in the Pen. Record the date you start using a Pen, find the number of days that KwikPen should be used in the Patient Information Leaflet and determine the date the Pen should be thrown out. Record the dates in the space provided below.
Example:
Pen 1 - First used on _______ + | Number of days you should = | Throw out on ______ |
Date | use KwikPen (from Patient | Date |
Information Leaflet) | ||
Pen 1 - First used on _______ | Throw out on _______ | |
Date | Date | |
Pen 2 - First used on _______ | Throw out on _______ | |
Date | Date | |
Pen 3 - First used on _______ | Throw out on _______ | |
Date | Date | |
Pen 4 - First used on _______ | Throw out on _______ | |
Date | Date | |
Pen 5 - First used on _______ | Throw out on _______ | |
Date | Date |
If you have any questions or problems with your Humalog KwikPen, contact Lilly at 1-800-Lilly-Rx (1-800-545-5979) or your healthcare professional for assistance.
For more information on Humalog KwikPen and insulin, please visit our website at www.humalog.com
Humalog® and Humalog® KwikPen™ are trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company.
Marketed by: Lilly USA, LLC
Indianapolis, IN 46285, USA
Copyright © 2007, 2011, Eli Lilly and Company. All rights reserved.
Humalog KwikPen meets the current dose accuracy and functional requirements of ISO 11608-1:2000. |
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Pen Parts | KwikPen, and Needle* Assembly *sold separately |
Literature revised October 28, 2011
PV 5592 AMP
HUMALOG
insulin lispro injection, solution |
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