About insulin neutral
Short-acting human insulin
Used for
- Treats diabetes by lowering blood glucose.
- May be used for high blood glucose in hospital settings.
Usual adult dose
Individualized; injected under the skin, usually 30 minutes before meals. Dose depends on glucose levels, meals, and treatment plan.
Usual dose in children
Individualized by age, weight, glucose levels, meals, and treatment plan; usually injected before meals.
Common side effects
- Low blood glucose, including sweating, shakiness, hunger, or confusion
- Injection-site reactions or skin changes
- Weight gain
- Low blood potassium
Important warnings
- Low blood glucose can be severe and may impair driving or alertness.
- Never stop insulin or change doses without medical guidance.
- Use the correct insulin and injection device; product mix-ups can be dangerous.
- Insulin needs may change with illness, activity, diet, or other medicines.
Pregnancy
Insulin is commonly used during pregnancy; requirements can change throughout pregnancy and after delivery.
Breastfeeding
Insulin can generally be used while breastfeeding; insulin requirements may change after birth.
Interactions
- Other diabetes medicines can increase low blood glucose risk.
- Steroids and some diuretics can raise blood glucose.
- Beta-blockers may mask warning signs of low blood glucose.
- Alcohol may increase or prolong low blood glucose.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.