Humulin U and Pregnancy WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Humulin U and Pregnancy
Humulin U can be used during pregnancy. The medication is not expected to be harmful to the baby,1 however, Humulin U is only recommended for use during pregnancy when the benefit to the mother outweighs any potential risk to the fetus. Humulin U has been assigned a pregnancy risk category B by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).2 Careful monitoring is required during labor and delivery, as the need for Humulin U may decrease following delivery.3 It is important to use this medication exactly as prescribed by a doctor.
Fast Facts:
- If you become pregnant while on Humulin U, contact your doctor.
- It is very important to control blood sugars during pregnancy.
- Insulin does not cross the placenta.3
- It is not known if Humulin U is found in breast milk.
- Humulin U is a brand name for the generic diabetes drug insulin zinc suspension, extended,4 which is a man-made insulin product that mimics human insulin.5
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Revolution Health: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Humulin U (Insulin Zinc Extended)?
- ↑ DoubleCheckMD: Humulin U (Insulin Zinc Extended) General Pregnancy Information
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 MIMS: Humulin R U-500® (Injection, Suspension)
- ↑ Drugs.com: Humulin U
- ↑ WebMD: Humulin U SubQ Uses
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Last update: Jun. 19, 2009
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