About insulin isophane + insulin human
Premixed human insulin
Used for
- Improves blood sugar control in diabetes mellitus
Usual adult dose
Individualized; injected under the skin, usually before meals. Dose and timing depend on blood glucose and meals.
Usual dose in children
Individualized by a diabetes specialist; injected under the skin, with timing based on meals and glucose monitoring.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar
- Weight gain
- Injection-site reactions
- Lipohypertrophy or skin thickening at injection sites
Important warnings
- Never inject into a vein.
- Changes in meals, activity, illness, or dose can alter blood sugar.
- Use only after resuspending as directed; do not use if appearance remains abnormal.
- Do not share insulin pens or needles.
Pregnancy
Insulin is commonly used during pregnancy; dose requirements may change. Close glucose monitoring is important.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding; insulin needs may change after delivery.
Interactions
- Other diabetes medicines may increase low blood sugar risk.
- Corticosteroids may raise blood sugar.
- Beta-blockers can 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.