Insulatard HM 100IU Penfill
Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd

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In-stock 3 ml in 1 penfill
319.00

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Diabetes

COMPOSITION:
Insulin Isophane / NPH (100IU)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti diabetic

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking Insulin Isophane with alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Insulatard HM 100IU Penfill is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Insulatard HM 100IU Penfill is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is low or high. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Insulatard HM 100IU Penfill should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Insulatard HM 100IU Penfill may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Insulatard HM 100IU Penfill should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Insulatard HM 100IU Penfill may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.

Insulin Isophane / NPH   100IU

Uses of Insulatard HM Suspension for Injection
Insulatard HM 100IU Penfill is used in the treatment of diabetes.

How to use Insulatard HM Suspension for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Insulatard HM Suspension for Injection works
Insulatard HM 100IU Penfill is an intermediate-acting insulin, starts working within 10-20 minutes after injection. It works similar to insulin produced by the body. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.

Side Effects:

Common Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Injection site allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Insulatard HM Suspension for Injection
Insulatard hm helps to control blood glucose level and avoids long-term complications. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Insulatard hm. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side-effect; learn how to identify and manage its symptoms (sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, headache) and teach your family as well. Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites. Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site. Opened vials/cartridge are good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator  (2°C–8°C).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How does biphasic isophane insulin work?
Insulin isophane is a recombinant human insulin analogue (genetically modified insulin that is grown in a laboratory and similar to human insulin). It is an intermediate acting insulin preparation. Insulin isophane acts by replacing the normal production of insulin and by helping transfer sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it is utilized to generate energy. It also stops the liver from producing more sugar. Intermediate acting insulin preparations start acting within an hour or 2 of injection, and reach a period of peak activity that lasts up to 7 hours, following which the action trails off; overall duration of action ranges from 18 to 24 hours.