The Humalog KwikPen is a type of insulin delivery device (insulin pen) for the use of Humalog Insulin Lispro. The KwikPen is a pre-filled, disposable insulin pen designed to make it easier for you to administer your doses of insulin. The pen is a convenient method that allows you to subcutaneously (under the skin) inject your dose without having to use a vial, needle and syringe. The package comes with 5 disposable insulin pens which contains 3 mL of Insulin Lispro.
The Humalog KwikPen contains Humalog Insulin Lispro, which is a rapid-acting human insulin analog used to help control blood sugar levels in children and adults with diabetes mellitus. The KwikPen is used to help conveniently administer your Insulin Lispro dose without the uncertainty involved with proper injection technique, and the additional involvement of vials, needles, syringes, etc.
The Humalog KwikPen is pre-filled with Humalog Insulin Lispro, which is a man-made insulin analog that works similar to naturally occurring insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is produced by beta cells in the pancreas, which is a large organ near your stomach. Insulin is primarily involved with the regulation of blood sugar levels by controlling the break down of food (sugars, fats and proteins) and promoting the absorption of sugar from your blood into your fat, liver and skeletal muscle cells.
You should subcutaneously (under the skin) inject your dose within 15 minutes before the start of your meal or immediately after the meal (within 20 minutes of starting your meal). Suitable injection sites are; the tissue of the upper arm, abdomen, buttocks or thigh.