Humulin R is an injectable medication used to treat both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page describes how Humulin R works, explains how to use this form of insulin, and lists potential side effects that may occur with treatment.
Potential Humulin R side effects include injection site reactions and changes in blood sugar levels. This eMedTV segment also lists warnings signs of potentially serious side effects that require immediate medical attention (such as low blood sugar).
Humulin R is used for controlling blood sugar levels in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how this form of insulin works, lists possible off-label Humulin R uses, and discusses the use of this drug in children.
Your doctor can recommend a Humulin R dosage based on the carbohydrate content of your meals. This eMedTV page lists other factors your doctor will consider when making a Humulin R dosing recommendation and offers tips for using this form of insulin.
Alcoholic beverages and certain medications may cause negative Humulin R drug interactions. As this page on the eMedTV Web site explains, Humulin R interactions can result in dangerously low blood sugar, which can become quite serious very quickly.
Low blood sugar is the most common and usually most serious side effect of Humulin R. This eMedTV article takes a look at several other Humulin R warnings and precautions, including a list of people who should not take this form of insulin.
A Humulin R overdose may cause dizziness, cold sweats, and sweating (which are signs of low blood sugar). This eMedTV segment lists other warnings signs of low blood sugar and describes the steps a doctor may take to treat a Humulin R overdose.
In general, most doctors consider Humulin R to be safe for use during pregnancy. This part of the eMedTV library offers a more in-depth look at Humulin R and pregnancy, and covers the importance of controlling blood sugar levels during pregnancy.
Humulin R is not expected to cause problems when used during breastfeeding. This eMedTV segment provides more information on Humulin R and breastfeeding, and explains why problems are not likely to occur even if the drug passes through breast milk.
There are currently no generic insulin medications in the United States, including generic Humulin R. This eMedTV page explains why insulin drugs are not made into generic forms and explores whether generic Humulin R will be available in the future.
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