Medicine Overview

Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Age: Adult
Condition: Subcutaneous
Dose: Subcutaneous – Approximately one third of the total daily insulin requirements
Note: Rapid-acting or short-acting, premeal insulin should be used to satisfy the remainder of the daily insulin requirements
Indication: Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Age: Adult
Condition: Subcutaneous, Maintenance
Dose: Subcutaneous – 0.5-1 unit/kg/day
Frequency: divided doses
Note: Usual daily maintenance range

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Age: less than 3 years
Dose: Subcutaneous Injection – Rapid-acting human insulin analogue
Note: Safety and efficacy not established
Indication: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Age: greater than 3 years
Condition: growth spurts
Dose: Subcutaneous Injection – 0.8-1.2 units/kg/day
Frequency: daily

Renal Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Renal impairment
Dose: Not specified – Dose reduction may be needed
Note: Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be needed.
Administration
  • Inject within 15min of meal
  • Rotate injection sites
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Oral antidiabetic agents, ACE Inhibitors (Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Benazepril, Fosinopril, Quinapril, Perindopril), Disopyramide, Fibrates, Fluoxetine, MAOIs (Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine, Selegiline, Moclobemide), Propoxyphene, Salicylates, Somatostatin analog, Sulfonamide Antibiotics (Sulfamethoxazole, Sulfisoxazole, Sulfadiazine)
Effects may be increased
Corticosteroids (Prednisone, Prednisolone, Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone), Niacin, Danazol, Diuretics, Sympathomimetic agents, Isoniazid, Phenothiazine derivatives, Somatropin, Thyroid hormones, Oral contraceptives, Lithium
Effects may be decreased

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Hypoglycaemia
Can dangerously lower blood sugar

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at 2°C - 8°C in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. In case of insulin for recent use need not be refrigerated, try to keep it in a cool place and keep away from heat and light. The insulin in use can be kept under the room temperature for a month.

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