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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:40 PM IST
LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION is used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in both children (above two years of age) and adults. It mimic the insulin in humans, which helps your body utilize glucose (sugar) for energy. It works by ensuring rapid and consistent sugar control. It is a fast-acting form of insulin that helps lower blood sugar levels after food intake. Prevents the risk of having severe complications of diabetes. It stimulates the recovery of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus suppresses sugar production in the liver. It may cause common side effects such as hypokalaemia (low potassium), hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level), local injection site reactions, lipodystrophy (fat deposition under the skin), rash, and pruritus (itch skin) at the injection site.
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Lupin Ltd

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

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Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION

LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION is a hormone known as 'insulin' made in your pancreas, which helps your body utilize glucose (sugar) for energy. Human insulin is the name which describes synthetic insulin, which is laboratory grown to mimic the insulin in humans. LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION is a rapid-acting human insulin analogue for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in both children (above two years of age) and adults. When you have diabetes, your pancreas doesn't make any insulin; enough insulin or the insulin it makes doesn't work properly (called insulin resistance). And that's why some people with diabetes are insulin-dependent, which means they need to take it as medication. Taking insulin helps you manage your blood sugar levels.

When LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION is injected, it is extremely fast-acting and works rapidly to normalize blood sugar levels. It typically begins working after 10-20 minutes and will last for between 3 and 5 hours. Due to this short action, LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION should normally be taken in combination with intermediate-acting or long-acting insulin preparations. LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION works by ensuring rapid and consistent sugar control. LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION is a fast-acting form of insulin that helps lower blood sugar levels after food intake. Prevents the risk of having severe complications of diabetes. It stimulates the recovery of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus suppresses sugar production in the liver.

Your doctor will advise you on how to use LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION. It should be administered at least 5-10 minutes before the meal or within 20 minutes after you start having a meal. The common side effects of LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION are hypokalaemia (low potassium), hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level), local injection site reactions, lipodystrophy (fat deposition under the skin), rash, and pruritus (itch skin), which may occur at the injection site. Most of these side effects of LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION of your own. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION if you have any low blood glucose levels, kidney, liver, or heart problems, or problems with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Along with LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION, you should take a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and maintain weight as your doctor advises. LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION is a cold chain medicine, so it must be stored in the refrigerator between 2-8 degrees Celsius; otherwise, its efficiency might get lost. Do not store it in the freezer of the fridge.

Uses of LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION

Treatment of Diabetes (Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus)

Medicinal Benefits

LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION works by ensuring rapid and consistent sugar control. LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION is a fast-acting form of insulin that helps lower blood sugar levels after food intake. Prevents the risk of having severe complications of diabetes. It stimulates the recovery of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus suppresses sugar production in the liver. LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION helps in improving glycaemic control, which in turn decreases the risk of progression of complications of diabetes like damage to the retina (retinopathy), damage to the kidney (nephropathy), damage to nerve cells (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, diabetic foot ulcer and others. Besides this, LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION can be safely prescribed to the diabetic mother during the pregnancy and the lactation stage.

Directions for Use

LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION is administered 5-10 minutes before taking the meal subcutaneously (SC) in the abdomen or thigh region. It can also be given intravenously (IV) with a 0.9% sodium chloride infusion. However, subcutaneous injection of LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION in the abdomen region ensures a faster absorption than other injection sites. LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION is usually given once or twice daily when both rapid and prolonged insulin effects are desired. In the initial requirement, the dose requirement is generally between 0.3 and 1.0 IU/kg per day. An injection of LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION should be followed within 30 minutes by a meal or snack containing sugar/glucose (carbohydrates). If you are not well trained to self-administer LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION, ask a healthcare professional to administer it.Procedure for self-injecting insulin:• You should wash your hands first before injecting insulin.• Then roll the insulin bottle and wipe the bottle top.• Now pull the syringe plunger down to an appropriate number of units your doctor has prescribed.• Push the needle into the bottle and push the syringe plunger down.• Now, pull the plunger down to an appropriate number of units as prescribed by the doctor.• Pick the injection site and wipe it with an alcohol swab. Now, pinch up the skin, push the needle into the skin and then push the plunger in.• The needle should be kept under the skin for at least 6 seconds to ensure the entire dose is injected.• After injecting the insulin, pull out the needle and dispose of the syringe safely. And then you can have a meal or snack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION

  • Hypokalaemia (low potassium)
  • Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level)
  • Local injection site reactions
  • Lipodystrophy (fat deposition under the skin)
  • Rash
  • Pruritus (itchy skin)
  • Weight gain
  • Constipation
  • Redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site

Drug Warnings

LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION is for subcutaneous (under the skin) use only. However, some insulin forms can be given intravenously (IV) with a saline solution of 0.9%. If you are changing the brand of insulin or if you need to inject your insulin by another method, it should be done under strict medical supervision. Cases of heart failure were reported when pioglitazone was used with insulin, especially in patients at high risk of cardiac heart failure. The first symptoms of hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar level) may include symptoms like excessive thirst, dry mouth, increased frequency of urination, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, flushed dry skin, loss of appetite and acetone odour of the breath. You should closely monitor these symptoms. Symptoms like heart failure, weight gain and oedema (fluid deposition in tissue) should not be overruled. It is advisable not to consume alcohol as it may increase or decrease your blood glucose level. Care should be taken while travelling across more than two time zones. Your doctor may adjust your insulin schedule. LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION may decrease the potassium level, leading to a state of hypokalaemia that, if left untreated, may lead to respiratory paralysis, irregular heartbeat rhythm, coma and even death. Do not take LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION if you have any low blood glucose levels, kidney, liver, or heart problems, or problems with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION may have an interaction with drugs, including antidiabetic or blood sugar enhancing pills (glucagon, glipizide, metformin, sitagliptin, canagliflozin), blood pressure-lowering medicines (metoprolol, hydrochlorothiazide), bleeding disorder drugs (octreotide), antipsychotic (propoxyphene, phenothiazines), female sex hormones (progestogen, oestrogen), thyroid hormones (levothyroxine), anti-asthmatics (albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), an antidepressant (fluoxetine, lithium), lipid-lowering pills (reserpine, niacin, clonidine, fenofibrate, guanethidine), pain killers (aspirin). If you are taking any of the above, speak with your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions: LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION may interact with an ayurvedic, homoeopathy, Unani, herbal supplements or OTC items. Tell your doctor if you are using these products. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages with LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION as it may increase or decrease your blood sugar level.

Drug-Disease Interactions: LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION should not be given to patients with kidney disease, liver disease, low blood sugar/glucose level (hypoglycaemia), and low potassium level (hypokalaemia).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • GLIPIZIDE
  • CANAGLIFLOZIN
  • SITAGLIPTIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • METFORMIN
  • METOPROLOL
  • LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
  • LIRAGLUTIDE
  • RESERPINE
  • PROGESTERONE
  • ALBUTEROL
  • PENTOXIFYLLINE
  • CLONIDINE
  • FENOFIBRATE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • ESTROGEN
  • FLUOXETINE
  • LITHIUM
  • PHENOTHIAZINE
  • TERBUTALINE+BROMHEXINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exercise may lower your body’s need for insulin during and for some time after the physical activity.
  • Exercise may also speed up the effect of an insulin dose, especially if the exercise involves the area of injection site (for example, the leg should not be used for injection just prior to running).
  • Discuss with your doctor how you should adjust your insulin regimen to accommodate exercise. 
  • Avoid eating sugar food and prefer food cooked food low in calories.
  • When travelling across more than 2 time zones, you should talk to your doctor concerning adjustments in your insulin schedule.

Special Advise

Your doctor may tell you to have a normal potassium level as prolonged administration causes a life-threatening condition of hypokalemia (low potassium).

Disease/Condition Glossary

Diabetes: Diabetes is a chronic or lifelong disease that prevents the body from utilizing insulin properly. Insulin is the hormone that controls sugar levels in the blood. Diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are above normal. It is of two types, namely, type-1 and type-2 diabetes. Type-1 diabetes is a condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Type-2 diabetes affects the way the body processes sugar. Symptoms of diabetes include lack of energy, tiredness, frequent urination, excess thirst, dry mouth, blurry vision, constant hunger, weight loss, and itchy skin.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION to avoid unpleasant side-effects. Alcohol may either decrease or increase the blood sugar level which can be fatal.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION can be used during pregnancy. Your insulin dose may need to be changed during pregnancy and after delivery.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION can be given safely to nursing mothers but only under the supervision of a physician.

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Driving

Unsafe

Drive with caution, LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability. Your ability to concentrate and react may be reduced if you have hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).

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Liver

Caution

LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION can be given safely to children provided; dose has to be prescribed by a child specialist.

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 - LUP0226

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FAQs

LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION is used to treat Type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION can be given to treat both the condition of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, your doctor will decide whether LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION can be given to you or not, depending on your present condition. LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION should be avoided in patients who are allergic to LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION or other forms of insulin, patients with kidney disease, liver disease, low blood sugar/glucose level (hypoglycaemia), and low potassium level (hypokalaemia).
Cold sweat; cool pale skin; headache; rapid heartbeat; feeling sick; feeling very hungry; temporary vision changes; drowsiness; unusual tiredness and weakness; nervousness or tremor; feeling anxious; feeling confused; difficulty in concentrating are some of the common signs of the low blood sugar level in an individual.
If you experience low blood sugar, eat glucose tablets or another high sugar snack (e.g. sweets, biscuits, fruit juice). Measure your blood sugar if possible and rest. Always carry glucose tablets or high sugar snacks with you. You should give a call to any of your family members if you are feeling dizziness or drowsiness.
Local allergic reactions (pain, redness, hives, inflammation, bruising, swelling and itching) at the injection site may occur. These usually disappear after a few weeks of taking your insulin. If they do not disappear, or if they spread throughout your body, talk to your doctor immediately.
Human insulin is a laboratory created by growing insulin proteins within E-coli bacteria (Escherichia coli).
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, custard apple, jack fruit, fruit salads with ice cream, and fruit-based desserts.
No, do not stop taking LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE 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 LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE 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.
The usual sites to inject LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION are thighs, abdomen and arms as these areas have fewer nerve endings and more fat. As a result, you may feel less discomfort in these areas. 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.
The side effects of LUPISULIN R CATRDIGE INJECTION include local injection site reactions, low blood sugar, low potassium, itchy skin, rash, weight gain, and swelling due to fluid retention. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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