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Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection is an anti-diabetic medicine used in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine suppresses the production of sugar in the liver and facilitates the reuptake of sugar in the fat and muscle cells thereby, maintains requied sugar control in the body. Common side effects include hypoglycemia, itching, mild rash, and injection site reactions like redness or swelling.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

INSULIN LISPRO PROTAMINE-50%+INSULIN LISPRO-50%

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Lupin Ltd

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection

Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection is a prescription injectable medicine used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. This medicine acts as a replacement for the insulin normally produced by your body, helping to manage daily glucose levels. By keeping your blood sugar within a target range, it helps prevent serious long-term health problems.

You will typically inject Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection within 15 minutes before starting a meal to manage blood sugar spikes from eating. It must be used consistently every day as prescribed, alongside a balanced meal plan and regular physical activity to get the best results. Following a consistent diet and exercise routine is essential to help this medicine work effectively.

While taking Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection, you may experience common side effects like mild low blood sugar, redness, or swelling at the injection site. However, you must seek medical attention immediately if you experience signs of severe low blood sugar, such as confusion, sweating, or loss of consciousness, or symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.

Before starting this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney damage, liver damage, or low potassium levels in your blood. Do not take this if you are experiencing an episode of low blood sugar or if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this injection.

Certain medicines, alcohol, and smoking can affect how this injection works, potentially causing dangerous drops or rises in your blood sugar. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, talk to your doctor or pharmacist to adjust your care plan safely.

Uses of Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection

This medicine is used to help control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes by providing insulin support when the body does not produce enough insulin or cannot use it effectively. The detailed uses of this medicine are as follows:

  • Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection replaces the insulin that the body cannot produce, helping maintain stable blood glucose levels.
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: It helps improve blood sugar control when diet, exercise, and other diabetes medicines are not sufficient, by helping the body use glucose more effectively.

Key Benefits

Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection helps provide balanced blood sugar control by combining fast-acting and intermediate-acting insulin. Its benefits include:

  • Helps maintain stable blood glucose levels throughout the day by providing insulin support for meals and ongoing needs.
  • Provides quick action to manage rises in blood sugar after meals while offering longer-lasting insulin coverage.
  • Helps improve overall diabetes management when used as prescribed along with diet and lifestyle measures.
  • Reduces the risk of long-term diabetes-related complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart.
  • Supports a healthier and more active lifestyle by helping maintain better blood sugar control.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions carefully regarding the dosage and duration of your treatment.
  • Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection is injected under the skin. A healthcare provider can demonstrate how to properly administer the medication on your own.
  • This medication should never be injected intravenously or directly into a vein.
  • Avoid injecting this medicine into skin that is damaged, tender, bruised, thickened, scaly, pitted, or has scars or hard lumps.

How Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection Works

Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection contains Insulin lispro and Insulin lispro protamine. Insulin Lispro (Rapid-acting insulin): It is absorbed quickly after injection and helps the body use glucose from meals more effectively. It helps prevent sudden increases in blood sugar after eating by supporting the movement of glucose into cells. Insulin Lispro Protamine (Intermediate-acting insulin): It contains protamine, which slows down insulin absorption. This allows it to provide a gradual, longer-lasting effect to help maintain steady blood sugar levels between meals and during the night.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection to avoid unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

It is safe to use Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection during pregnancy if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is safe to use Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection by breastfeeding mothers if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

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Driving

Caution

Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection may cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Therefore, drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection is not approved for use by children under the age of 18.

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Heart

Caution

Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection should be administered with caution in patients with heart problems. Please inform your doctor about any existing heart problems before using Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection should be used cautiously in elderly patients due to potentially reduced organ function. Seek medical advice if you have any concerns.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Monitor your carbohydrates: Keep a consistent track of your carbohydrate intake, as carbs directly influence how much Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection you need before meals.
  • Establish regular meal times: Eat your meals and snacks at predictable times throughout the day to avoid sudden drops in blood sugar.
  • Exercise safely: Physical activity lowers blood sugar. Check your blood sugar before, during, and after exercise, and carry a quick-acting source of sugar with you.
  • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, as dehydration can affect your blood sugar levels and kidney function.
  • Limit alcohol consumption: Alcohol can interfere with your liver's ability to release glucose, significantly increasing your risk of severe low blood sugar.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection to start to work: Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection ideally shows its action within 10 to 20 minutes after administration. 

The time for which the effects of Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection last: The effect of Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection lasts for 18 to 24 hours.

What if you forget to take Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection

If you miss a dose of Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection before a meal, check your blood sugar levels. If you are about to eat, you may take your dose as normal. Do not inject a double dose to make up for a missed one, as this can cause dangerously low blood sugar. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for specific guidance on missed doses.

Storage

• Proper storage is essential to keep Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection working effectively.•Store unused, unopened vials or injection pens in a refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C.
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Drug Warnings

  • Always check the appearance: Inspect Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection before using. It should look uniformly cloudy or milky after mixing. Do not use it if you see clumps, particles, or if it remains clear after rolling.
  • Always carry fast-acting sugar: Keep glucose tablets, fruit juice, or candy with you at all times to treat unexpected low blood sugar quickly.
  • Never reuse needles: Use a new, sterile needle for every single injection to prevent infection, pain, and blockages.
  • Rotate your injection sites: Never inject into the exact same spot twice in a row. Rotate sites within your chosen area (such as the abdomen) to prevent skin damage.
  • Do not mix with other insulins: Do not mix Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection in the same syringe with any other types of insulin unless specifically instructed by your doctor.
  • Check your blood sugar regularly: Regular testing helps you and your doctor understand how well the medicine is working and when dose adjustments are needed.

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  • Blood pressure medicines (such as beta-blockers): These can mask the warning signs of low blood sugar, like a fast heart rate or shakiness.
  • Oral diabetes medicines and certain antibiotics: Combining these with Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection may increase the risk of low blood sugar.
  • Corticosteroids and thyroid hormones: These medicines can raise your blood sugar levels, meaning you may need a higher dose of Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection.

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  • Alcohol: Can cause unpredictable changes in blood sugar and significantly increases the risk of severe hypoglycemia.

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FAQs

Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection is used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection suppresses the production of sugar in the liver and facilitates the reuptake of sugar in the fat and muscle cells, thereby Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection ensures rapid and consistent sugar control.
You should inform your doctor before travelling especially when travelling to a different time zone as a dose adjustment may be required.
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels. Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection may cause hypoglycemia. The symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache, irritability, hunger, sweating, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky. Hypoglycemia can occur if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise, or take other antidiabetic medicine along with Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection. Therefore, it is important to monitor blood sugar levels regularly. People with diabetes are advised to keep a quick source of sugar like glucose tablets, chocolate, glucose biscuits, honey, or fruit juice with them. If you experience any of the symptoms of hypoglycemia, consult your doctor.
In some cases, Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection can lower the potassium level, leading to a state of hypokalaemia. You may feel dizziness, thirst, and general weakness in this case. So, it is advisable to have regular blood sugar and potassium level check-up.
Do not stop taking Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection without consulting your doctor on your own as it may cause an increase in blood glucose levels. Continue taking Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml 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 Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml 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.
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.
Before injecting, wash your hands. Select the injection site. Clean the skin as advised. Remove outer needle cap. Spread the skin or pinch up a large area to stabilize the skin. Insert the needle as instructed. Press the knob. Remove the needle out and apply gentle pressure over the injection site for several seconds. Do not rub the area. Dispose of the needle safely by unscrewing it using the outer needle cap. Injection sites should be used alternately so that the same site is not used more than approximately once a month.
Rotate the insulin device in the palms of your hands ten times and invert it 180° ten times immediately before use to resuspend the insulin until it appears uniformly milky or cloudy. If not, repeat the previous steps until contents are mixed. Avoid shaking vigorously as it may cause frothing which may interfere with the correct measurement of the dose. The cartridge/ device should be examined frequently and not be used if solid white particles stick to the bottom or wall of the cartridge, giving a frosted look or if clumps of material are present.
Yes, you must prime your pen. If you do not prime, you may receive too little or too much insulin. For priming, turn the dose knob to 2 units. Hold the pen with the needle pointing up. To collect air bubbles at the top, gently tap the cartridge holder. Continue holding your pen with the needle pointing up. Push the dose knob in until it stops and "0" appears in the dose window. Hold the dose knob in and slowly count to 5. Insulin should be visible at the tip of the needle.
To make it easier to inject, push the dose knob of the pen more slowly. It is possible that your needle is blocked. Replace the needle with a new one and prime the pen.
The side effects of Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection include hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), injection site reactions, rash and itching.
If you are experiencing any side effects, please inform your doctor.
Medications with hyperglycemic activity (drugs that increase glucose levels) such as isoniazid, corticosteroids, certain lipid-lowering drugs (e.g., niacin), oral contraceptives, estrogens, phenothiazines, and thyroid replacement therapy may increase the insulin requirement.
Insulin requirement may be decreased by drugs that increase insulin sensitivity or have hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) activity, such as oral antidiabetic agents, sulfa antibiotics, salicylates, angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors, certain antidepressants (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), beta-adrenergic blockers, angiotensin II receptor blocking agents, inhibitors of pancreatic function (e.g., octreotide), and alcohol. In some patients, the symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) may be masked by beta-adrenergic blockers.
Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection should be used with caution during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding). Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
No, you should not inject Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection if you plan to skip a meal, as doing so can cause your blood sugar to drop to dangerously low levels. Talk to your doctor if your eating schedule changes.
The best areas to inject Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection are your abdomen, thighs, buttocks, or the back of your upper arms. Remember to rotate your injection sites within these areas daily. Talk to your doctor to find the best spots for you.
Mild redness, swelling, or itching can occur as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, if these symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by a rash, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Persistent high blood sugar could mean your dose needs adjustment, or that there is an issue with your injection technique or storage. Do not adjust your dose on your own. Talk to your doctor for guidance.
Eglucent Mix50 Kwikpen 100IU/ml Injection should appear uniformly cloudy or milky after rolling. If you see clumps floating in the liquid, if the medicine is frozen, or if it has been out of the refrigerator for more than 28 days, do not use it. Talk to your pharmacist if you are unsure.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India
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