Mixtard 100IU/ml vial 10ml

Description

Mixtard is a human insulin with both rapid and long-acting action. Mixtard is used to lower high blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes (diabetes mellitus). Diabetes is a disease that causes your body to be unable to produce enough insulin to control your blood sugar level. Treatment with Mixtard ™ helps prevent complications from diabetes. Mixtard will start lowering blood sugar about 30 minutes after the dose is injected, and its effect lasts for about 24 hours. How to use How to inject Mixtard Inject the insulin under the skin. Follow the injection method recommended by your doctor or nurse as described in the injection pen manual. Keep the needle under your skin for at least 6 seconds. Continue to press the button fully until the needle is withdrawn from the skin. This will ensure proper injection while limiting blood flow into the needle or insulin reservoir. After each injection be sure to remove and discard the needle and store Mixtard ™ without the attached needle. Otherwise, the fluid may leak, resulting in inaccurate dosing. Warnings and precautions Certain conditions and activities may affect your need for insulin. Consult your doctor: If you have a problem with your kidneys, liver, adrenal glands, pituitary gland or thyroid gland. If you exercise more than usual or if you want to change your diet, as this may affect your blood sugar level. If you are sick, continue using insulin and consult your doctor. If you are traveling abroad, traveling to remote areas may affect how much insulin you need and the timing of your dose. Side Effects A very common side effect is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). It can affect more than 1 in 10 people. Low blood sugar may occur if: An overdose of insulin was injected. You ate too little food or missed a meal. I exercised more than usual. You have drunk alcohol Storage Information Store it at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 6 weeks. Drug Interactions Some medications affect your blood sugar level, which may mean you need to change your insulin dose. Here are the most common medications that may affect your insulin treatment. Your blood sugar level may drop (hypoglycemia) if you take: Other medications to treat diabetes Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (used to treat depression) Beta blockers (used to treat high blood pressure) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors - (used to treat some heart problems or high blood pressure) Salicylates (used to relieve pain and lower fever) Anabolic steroids - such as testosterone Sulfonamides (used to treat infections). Ingredients Human insulin, zinc chloride, glycerin, metacresol, phenol, disodium phosphate dihydrate, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, protamine sulfate and water for injection. Specifications Mixtard is available as a suspension for injection. After reconstitution, the liquid should appear homogeneous white and cloudy.