Description:
Insulatard is an intermediate-acting insulin used to control blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes mellitus (both Type 1 and Type 2). It helps regulate glucose levels throughout the day, particularly after meals and overnight.

Prescription:

• Required.

Dosage:

• Dosage is personalized based on the patient’s blood glucose levels and response to insulin therapy.
• Typically administered 1-2 times daily, usually before breakfast or dinner.
• Administered subcutaneously (under the skin) as prescribed by a healthcare professional.

Therapeutic Category:

• Antidiabetic – Intermediate-acting Insulin.

Active Ingredients/Composition:

• Insulin Isophane (NPH Insulin) 100 IU/mL.

Variant:

• Available in vials, pens, or cartridges, with insulin concentration of 100 IU/mL.

Consume Type:

• Injectable.

Directions/Usage:

• Check the vial or pen for clarity and ensure it is not expired.
• Prime the pen (if using a pen device) before injecting.
• Administer the prescribed dose subcutaneously into the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen.
• Rotate injection sites to avoid tissue damage.
• Dispose of needles safely after use.

Common Side Effects:

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
• Weight gain.
• Local injection site reactions (redness, itching, or swelling).
• Lipodystrophy (changes in fat tissue under the skin) if the injection site is not rotated.

Package Type:

• Available in 10 mL vials, 3 mL pre-filled pens, or cartridges for insulin pumps.

Storage Advice:

• Store unopened vials or pens in the refrigerator (2°C – 8°C).
• Once in use, store at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 4 weeks.
• Do not freeze.
• Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.

Safety Advice:

• Regularly monitor blood glucose levels to prevent hypoglycemia.
• Do not share insulin pens or needles.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions for dose adjustments, especially during illness or stress.
• Inform your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medications.

Product Substitutes:

• Insuman Basal.
• Humulin N.
• Novolin N.

Manufacturer/Marketer:

• Novo Nordisk.

Country of Origin:

• Denmark.