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Medicine Details

Insulatard 100IU/ml Flexpen

Manufacturer: Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition: Insulin Isophane (100IU/ml)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Diabetes Insulatard 100IU/ml Flexpen is an intermediate-acting type of insulin that is usually used along with other diabetes medication for controlling blood sugar levels. It replaces the insulin that is normally produced in the body. This helps the glucose get into your muscle and fat cells so your body can use it for energy. It also decreases glucose production in the liver. Lowering of blood sugar level helps reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Learn exactly how, where, and when to inject this insulin for it to be most effective. Take it regularly along with proper diet and exercise for a normal, healthy life.

Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Description: Insulatard 100IU/ml Flexpen is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is an intermediate-acting type of insulin that helps to lower blood sugar levels and reduce the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes. Insulatard 100IU/ml Flexpen is often prescribed along with short-acting insulin or other oral diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. Don’t stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. It is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Check your blood sugar levels regularly, keep track of your results and share them with your doctor. This is very important to work out the correct dose of the medicine for you. The most common side effect of this medicine is low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). To prevent this, it's important to always inject the correct dose of medicine only, have regular meals, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Drinking excessive alcohol can also lead to a fall in your blood sugar levels. Other side effects include reactions at the injection site like redness or swelling. Repeated puncturing of the same site of the skin may lead to lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site). Some people may gain weight or develop edema (swelling over the whole body due to fluid retention) while taking insulin. Do not use this medicine when you have low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver or heart problems before starting treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor as the dose may need to be changed.

How to Use: Insulatard 100IU/ml Flexpen is an intermediate-acting insulin, that starts working in 1-2 hours after injection. It works similar to the insulin that is produced by the body. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the liver. This helps to lower the blood sugar levels in diabetes mellitus.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Insulatard 100IU/ml Flexpen. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Insulatard 100IU/ml Flexpen is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Insulatard 100IU/ml Flexpen is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. - Driving : CAUTION - Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Insulatard 100IU/ml Flexpen should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Insulatard 100IU/ml Flexpen may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment. - Liver : CAUTION - Insulatard 100IU/ml Flexpen should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Insulatard 100IU/ml Flexpen may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.

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Packaging: flexpen of 3 ml Suspension for Injection

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Diabetes

Side Effects:

Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CAUTION