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RECOMBINANT HUMAN INSULIN ISOPHANE

Recombinant human insulin isophane is an insulin drug that is given as an injection to people with diabetes. It lowers blood glucose by enhancing the uptake of glucose by cells and tissues in the body. To accomplish this, insulin binds to its receptors that are present in muscle and fat tissues.

Recombinant human insulin isophane is used in the treatment of the following:

Do not give Recombinant human insulin isophane in people with the following conditions:

Recombinant human insulin isophane may have the following side effects:

  • Itching
  • Rash
  • Weight gain
  • Swelling of your hands and feet

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

  • Illness
  • Emotional disturbance or other stresses
  • Renal and hepatic impairment
  • Patients taking beta-blockerslike metoprolol, propanolol, carvedilol
  • Pregnancy and lactation

 

Interactions

Recombinant human insulin isophane may interact with the following medicines:

  • Hypoglycemic agents
  • Salicylates
  • Sulfa antibiotics
  • Corticosteroids
  • Isoniazid
  • Enzyme inhibitors
  • Beta adrenergic blockers

Symptoms of overdose include the following:

  • Hypoglycemia
  • Loss of consciousness

 

Available Brands:

Glysolin, Humulin, Insuget, Insulatard, Lupinsulin, Ransulin, Scilin, Wosulin, Insulet, Insuman

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