About insulin isophane
Premixed human insulin
Used for
- Improves blood sugar control in diabetes mellitus
Usual adult dose
Individualized; usually injected under the skin twice daily before meals, adjusted to blood glucose and meals.
Usual dose in children
Individualized by a diabetes specialist; injected under the skin, with timing and dose adjusted to meals and blood glucose.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar
- Weight gain
- Injection-site reactions
- Lipodystrophy or swelling
Important warnings
- This premix contains regular and isophane insulin; it is not isophane insulin alone.
- Never inject into a vein or use in an insulin pump.
- Low blood sugar can be severe; changes in meals, activity, or dose increase risk.
- Use the correct insulin product and follow its mixing instructions.
Pregnancy
Insulin may be used during pregnancy; doses often need adjustment as pregnancy progresses.
Breastfeeding
Insulin is compatible with breastfeeding; doses may need adjustment after delivery.
Interactions
- Other diabetes medicines can increase low blood sugar risk.
- Corticosteroids and some diuretics can raise blood glucose.
- Beta blockers may mask warning signs of low blood sugar.
- Alcohol can increase or prolong low blood sugar.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.