Isophane insulin
Isophane insulin Information

About Isophane insulin

Isophane insulin is a man-made form of a hormone that is produced in the body. It lowers the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin isophane is a long-acting form of insulin that is slightly different from other forms of insulin that are not man-made.

Indications

Isophane insulin is primarily indicated in conditions like Diabetes mellitus, Diabetes mellitus type-ii.

Contraindication

Isophane insulin is contraindicated in conditions like Renal impairment,Hepatic impairment,Breast feeding,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Isophane insulin, which give rise to further complications include Visual disturbances, Hypoglycemia, Anaphylaxis, Neuropathic pain.Isophane insulin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Excessive fluid vetention in the body tissue. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Isophane insulin therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Isophane insulin include Convulsions, Coma, Blurred vision, Confusion, Sweating, Stomach pain, Tremor.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Isophane insulin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Drowsiness, Itching, Hypersensitivity, Angioedema, Swelling at injection site, Redness at injection site, dizziness.

Warnings

Never change the brand of insulin isophane or syringe you are using without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist. Your blood sugar may become dangerously low if you drink alcohol while using insulin isophane. Never share an injection pen or cartridge with another person. Sharing injection pens or cartridges can allow disease such as hepatitis or HIV to pass from one person to another.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.