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ISOPHANE INSULIN

Isophane insulin is utilized along with diet and exercise to control high blood glucose in individuals with diabetes. Controlling high blood glucose averts kidney damage, visual loss, nerve problems, amputation, and sexual issues. Appropriate control of diabetes may likewise decrease your danger of a heart attack or stroke.

Isophane Insulin is a synthetic product that is like human insulin. It replaces the insulin that your body would usually make. It acts longer than regular insulin, giving low yet steady levels of insulin. It works by helping glucose get into cells so your body can utilize it for energy.

Isophane insulin is used in the treatment of the following:

  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes who are not adequately controlled by diet or oral hypoglycemic agents

 

Do not give Isophane insulin to people with the following conditions:

Isophane Insulin may have the following side effects:

  • Hypoglycemia
  • Edema
  • Lipoatrophy
  • Lipodystrophy
  • Acute and chronic insulin resistance

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

  • Kidney impairment
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation

Interactions

Isophane Insulin may interact with the following medicines:

  • Corticosteroids
  • Isoniazid
  • Niacin
  • Phenothiazines
  • Sulfa antibiotics
  • Antidepressants
  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
  • Beta-adrenergic blockers

Symptoms of overdose include the following:

  • Drowsiness
  • Confusion
  • Blurred vision
  • Numbness or tingling in your mouth
  • Trouble speaking
  • Muscle weakness
  • Clumsy or jerky movements
  • Seizure (convulsions)
  • Loss of consciousness

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

  • Glysolin N
  • Humulin N
  • Insuget
  • Insulatard
  • Insulet
  • Insuman
  • Lupinsulin
  • Ransulin-N
  • Scilin N
  • Wosulin-N

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