Insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro is an insulin medication often prescribed to treat diabetes. This eMedTV article describes how this form of insulin works, explains how to inject the drug, and lists side effects that may occur with treatment.
Injection site skin reactions are possible side effects of insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro. This eMedTV Web page describes these skin reactions in more detail and also lists potentially serious side effects that require medical attention.
Insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro is used for controlling blood sugar in adults with diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how this form of insulin works and lists possible off-label uses of the medication.
For each person, insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro dosing must be individualized. This eMedTV segment lists the various factors your doctor will consider before recommendation your dosage for this drug.
Reserpine, fibrates, and MAOIs may cause drug interactions with insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro. As this eMedTV article explains, insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro drug interactions can result in dangerously low blood sugar levels.
Low blood sugar is the most common side effect of insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro. This eMedTV segment lists more precautions and warnings with insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro, including other potential side effects of the drug.
