Insulin Glulisine Benefits & Uses

Insulin Glulisine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2

Other Benefits

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Insulin Glulisine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 1 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 1 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diabetes Type 1 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diabetes Type 1 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Insulin Glulisine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Insulin Glulisine is used -

Moderate

Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Peripheral Edema

Mild

Pharyngitis
Headache
Influenza like symptoms
Rash

Insulin Glulisine Related Warnings

Is the use of Insulin Glulisine safe for pregnant women?

Insulin Glulisine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Insulin Glulisine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Insulin Glulisine safe during breastfeeding?

Insulin Glulisine is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Insulin Glulisine on the Kidneys?

Insulin Glulisine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Insulin Glulisine on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Insulin Glulisine on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Insulin Glulisine on the Heart?

Insulin Glulisine is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Insulin Glulisine with Other Drugs

Insulin Glulisine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Hydrocortisone

Albuterol

Albuterol Tablet

Loratadine,Pseudoephidrine

Paracetamol,Pseudoephedrine,Chlorpheniramine

Chlorpheniramine,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Salbutamol

Insulin Glulisine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Insulin Glulisine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Thyroid problems
Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)

Frequently asked Questions about Insulin Glulisine

Is this Insulin Glulisine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Insulin Glulisine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Insulin Glulisine since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Insulin Glulisine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Insulin Glulisine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Insulin Glulisine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Insulin Glulisine

Taking Insulin Glulisine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Insulin Glulisine

Taking Insulin Glulisine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe