Humulin 70/30

Humulin 70/30

insulin regular

Manufacturer:

Eli Lilly

Distributor:

Zuellig
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Human insulin (equiv to 70% isophane insulin, 30% soluble insulin)
Indications/Uses
Patients w/ DM who require insulin for the maintenance of glucose homeostasis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to human insulin unless used as a part of a desensitization program. Hypoglycemia. IV administration.
Special Precautions
Transferring to another type or brand, changes in strength, species &/or method of manufacture of insulin. Less pronounced or different early warning symptoms of hypoglycemia in conditions including long duration of diabetes, diabetic nerve disease, medications (eg, β-blockers). Uncorrected hypoglycemic & hyperglycemic reactions. Inadequate use of dosages or discontinuation of treatment may lead to hyperglycemia & diabetic ketoacidosis especially in insulin-dependent diabetics. Insulin requirements may be changed significantly in diseases of the adrenal, pituitary, or thyroid glands & in presence of renal or hepatic impairment; may be increased during illness or emotional disturbances. Observe for signs & symptoms of heart failure, wt gain & edema if used in combination w/ pioglitazone; discontinue pioglitazone if any deterioration in cardiac symptoms occurs. Instruct patients to perform continuous rotation of the inj site to reduce the risk of developing lipodystrophy & cutaneous amyloidosis. Monitor blood glucose after the change in the inj site & consider adjusting dose of antidiabetics. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Hypoglycemia. Local allergy; redness, swelling, & itching at inj site. Cutaneous amyloidosis.
Drug Interactions
Insulin requirements may be increased w/ OCs (for KwikPen), glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones, growth hormone, danazol, β2-sympathomimetics (eg, ritodrine, salbutamol, terbutaline), thiazides; may be reduced w/ oral hypoglycemics, salicylates (eg, ASA), certain antidepressants (eg, MAOIs), certain ACE inhibitors (eg, captopril, enalapril), ARBs, non-selective β-blocking agents & alcohol; may be both decreased or increased w/ somatostatin analogues (eg, octreotide, lanreotide).
MIMS Class
Insulin Preparations
ATC Classification
A10AD01 - insulin (human) ; Belongs to the class of intermediate-acting combined with fast-acting insulins and analogues. Used in the treatment of diabetes.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Humulin 70/30 (100 IU/mL) inj susp (vial)
Packing/Price
10 mL x 1's
Form
Humulin 70/30 (100 u/mL) inj susp (cartridge)
Packing/Price
3 mL x 5 × 1's
Form
Humulin 70/30 KwikPen susp for inj 100 IU/mL
Packing/Price
3 mL x 5 × 1's
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