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Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection is used in the treatment of type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine works by suppressing the production of sugar in the liver and facilitates the reuptake of sugar in the fat and muscle cells, thereby maintaining consistent sugar control. Common side effects include low blood sugar, swelling in your hands or feet, weight gain, or thickening of the skin at the injection site.
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Lupin Ltd

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Jan-27

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About Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection

Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection is used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which glucose levels are elevated in the body. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not make enough insulin (a hormone essential for glucose metabolism). In type 2 diabetes, either the body stops producing enough insulin, or there is resistance to the action of insulin.

Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection contains 'Human Insulin'. It replaces the deficient hormone 'insulin' in patients with diabetes. Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection suppresses the production of sugar in the liver and facilitates the reuptake of sugar in the fat and muscle cells; thereby, Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection ensures rapid and consistent sugar control. It starts to work within 30 min after injection, and its action lasts up to 8 hours.

Take Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection as prescribed by your doctor. A healthcare professional will teach you how to take the injection. It can cause some side effects, such as low blood sugar, swelling in your hands or feet, weight gain, or thickening of the skin at the injection site. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse.

Do not take Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection if you are allergic to insulin or have an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Talk to your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney diseases and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor if you are taking any other anti-diabetic medications. If you experience an episode of hypoglycemia, seek medical attention immediately.

Uses of Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection

Treatment of Type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus

Medicinal Benefits

Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection contains Human Insulin, which is a short-acting form of insulin. It helps lower blood sugar levels in both adults and children. It stimulates the recovery of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus suppresses the production of sugar in the liver. Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection helps in improving glycemic control, which in turn decreases the risk of progression of complications of diabetes like damage to the retina (retinopathy), damage of kidney (nephropathy), damage of nerve cells (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, diabetic foot ulcer, and others. 

Directions for Use

Inject it subcutaneously (under the skin) in the abdomen, thigh or upper arm. Use a different place on the body every time you give an injection to prevent damage to your skin. You can take Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection 15 minutes before a meal or immediately after food.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection

  • Low blood sugar
  • Swelling in your hands or feet
  • Weight gain
  • Thickening of the skin at the injection

Drug Warnings

Do not take Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection if you are allergic to any of the contents. Inform your doctor if you have hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), hypokalemia (low levels of potassium in the blood), heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult a doctor before taking Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. You are recommended not to consume alcohol as it may cause unpleasant side effects. Care should be taken when you are travelling across more than 2 time zones; your doctor may adjust your insulin schedule. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection may interact with antidiabetic medications such as thiazolidinediones (rosiglitazone and pioglitazone) and increase the risk of heart failure. It may also interact with antibiotics (levofloxacin, norfloxacin, and ofloxacin, etc), antidepressants, medications to treat high blood pressure (enalapril, lisinopril, captopril, losartan, valsartan, propranolol, and metoprolol), diuretics, medications used to treat heart diseases and cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Drug-Food Interactions: Try to avoid alcoholic beverages with Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection as it may alter your blood glucose levels.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia), and low potassium level (hypokalaemia).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ROSIGLITAZONE
  • PIOGLITAZONE
  • LEVOFLOXACIN
  • NORFLOXACIN
  • OFLOXACIN
  • ENALAPRIL
  • LISINOPRIL
  • CAPTOPRIL
  • LOSARTAN
  • VALSARTAN
  • PROPRANOLOL
  • METOPROLOL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include foods rich in healthy carbohydrates, fibre, fruits, whole grains, and vegetables in your diet.
  • Try eating food at regular intervals. Do not skip meals. Also, try not to overeat.
  • Follow a healthy diet and walk for at least a few minutes to complement treatment with Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly.
  • Rest properly, avoid stress by doing meditation or yoga.

Special Advise

If you feel any symptoms of hypoglycemia (fatigue, dizziness, confusion, heart palpitations, shakiness and anxiety), consult your doctor immediately.  

Disease/Condition Glossary

Diabetes mellitus: It is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. Type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys its own cells in the pancreas, thereby producing no insulin. It often occurs in childhood. Type 2 diabetes (adult-onset diabetes) occurs when the insulin (a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas) is resistant in breaking the glucose to produce energy (insulin resistance) or the pancreas produces little or no insulin at all. Symptoms include frequent urination, increased thirst, hunger, and blurred vision. The treatment includes oral glucose-lowering medicines and insulin shots. 

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is advised to avoid alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects and increase the risk of developing low blood sugar levels.

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is advised to use Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection in pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk. Please consult your doctor before starting Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if clinically needed.

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Driving

Caution

Your driving may be affected if your blood sugar levels are too high or too low. Do not drive or operate machinery if you also experience blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar.

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Liver

Caution

Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine before prescribing it.

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Kidney

Caution

Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine before prescribing it.

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Children

Caution

Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India Country of Origin: India
Other Info - LUP0025

FAQs

Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection is used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection works by increasing the glucose uptake by fats and muscles, suppresses the production of glucose in the liver, and also the formation of glycogen from glucose. Thereby, Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection helps in reducing the glucose levels in the blood.
In hypoglycemia, blood sugar levels decrease significantly. It causes symptoms such as dizziness, headache, sweating, hunger, loss of consciousness, rapid breathing, or seizure (fits). In such cases, seek medical attention immediately.
If you experience low blood sugar, eat glucose tablets, chocolate, or another high-sugar snack, such as a sweet or biscuit. Use a blood glucose monitor to test your blood sugar levels after 15 minutes if possible.
Do not stop taking Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection without consulting your doctor on your own as it may cause an increase in blood glucose levels. Continue taking Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection.
You are recommended to avoid white bread, maida, poori, naan, noodles, biryani, fried rice, corn flakes, cheese, ice creams, milkshakes, beef, pork, sugarcane juice, soft drinks, sweetened health drinks and beverages. Also, avoid mango, seetaphal, jack fruit, fruit salads with ice cream, and fruit-based desserts.
No, do not stop taking Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection without consulting your doctor as it may lead to high blood sugar levels and may worsen your condition resulting in complications. If you experience any side effects or discomfort, contact your doctor. You may need dose adjustment.
Taking injection at the same site may cause local irritation, itching and lump formation. Therefore, it is best to avoid taking injections at the same site or maintain a gap of at least one day.
Maintain a diet that includes chapatis, puffed rice with vegetables, multigrain bread, plain cooked dal, roasted grams soups, sprouts, cooked vegetables with less oil, steamed vegetables, orange, jamun, guava, watermelon, apple, papaya, curd, cow’s milk, thin buttermilk, fish (baked, grilled, or steamed), cashew nuts, peanuts, and walnuts (handful). Avoid alcohol consumption and quit smoking. Exercise regularly and brisk walk daily for 30 minutes. Also, limit intake of sugar.
The risk factors for developing low blood sugar levels include not taking adequate meals or skipping meals, excessive insulin use, too much alcohol intake, fever and too much exercise. Some medications, like other diabetes medicine glimepiride, medicines used for fever and pain (salicylates), ramipril, etc., can result in such episodes when used with insulin. Inform your doctor about these episodes as you may need dose adjustment.
It depends on whether you have type 1 diabetes mellitus or type 2. If you have type 1 diabetes, Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection should be used for the rest of your life as your body does not produce adequate insulin and the only treatment available is external source of insulin which cannot be stopped. However, if you have type 2 diabetes mellitus, the doctor may stop Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection if your blood sugar levels are well controlled with healthy diet, exercise and other diabetic medications. However, do not stop taking it on your own without consulting your doctor as it may worsen your condition.
Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection can be used with other diabetes medicine only if prescribed by a doctor. Thus, please consult a doctor before using Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection with other medicines.
Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection is injected under the skin in the areas such as thighs, buttocks, abdomen or upper arms. Never inject Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection into a muscle or vein. However, it is recommended to rotate your injection sites with each dose to reduce the risk of developing pitted or thick skin and lumps at the injection site. Inject Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection as shown by the doctor.
It is advised to take doctor’s advice before using Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection if benefits are greater than the risks.
Yes, Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection is safe to use in type 2 diabetes if used as advised by the doctor. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Your dosage may need to be changed as per your needs. Follow the lifestyle changes as advised by your doctor. Discuss with your doctor about the managing and preventing side effects.
The side effects of Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection include injection site reactions such as swelling, itching or redness, weight gain, and swelling due to fluid retention. Also, it may cause lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site). To avoid this side effect, rotate injection site for each dose.
Yes, Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) as the most common side effect. It occurs more frequently if you skip meals or delay food, drink alcohol, over-excessive or use other antidiabetic medications along with Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection. So, do not skip meals and be consistent in amount and timing of your meals. If you over exercise, take some snacks as per your requirement. It is important to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Always carry some fruit juice, sugary candies, glucose, or glucon-D with you. If you notice any fluctuations in your blood sugar levels, consult your doctor.
If you experience weight loss or gain, increased stress, illness, dietary changes such as missed meals or alcohol consumption, then you should consult your doctor for dose adjustment. If you have recently changed your workout routine or are taking any medicines, your dose may need to be changed. Also, lookout for certain side effects caused by Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection. Your doctor will advise you on how to prevent them. These side effects are usually temporary but if they are very severe, you may need dose adjustments.
Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection needs to be refrigerated before its first use. Unopened vials, disposable dosing devices and human insulin pens must be stored in a refrigerator where the temperature is between 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze and do not use Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection that has been frozen. When the cartridge has been inserted into the injection pen, it should not be refrigerated and should be kept at room temperature, (below 30°C) and must be used within 28 days or be discarded, even if they still contain Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection.
Lupisulin R 40IU/ml Solution for Injection is a man-made version of human insulin, produced by a biotechnology method called recombinant DNA technology.

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