Human Regular Insulin

'It is short acting human insulin preparation that can be given intravenously if necessary to cover emergencies. It is also refered as soluble insulin or neutral insulin or unmodified insulin. It''s onset of action is 30-60 minutes; while duration of action is 4-12 hours. Peak of action occurs in 2-4 hours. It is synthesized in a special non-disease-producing laboratory strain of Escherichia coli bacteria that has been genetically altered to produce human insulin. The time course of action of any insulin may vary considerably in different individuals or at different times in the same individual. As with all insulin preparations, the duration of action of regular insulin is dependent on dose, site of injection, blood supply, temperature, and physical activity.'

Brands
HUMULIN 70/30 MIX HUMULIN 70/30 MIX HUMULIN-R
Adult Dose
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose: 0.7 to 0 unit/kg/d
Single Dose: 0.35 (0.35)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route:
Instructions:
Characteristics
Human Regular Insulin also known as Humulin R. . It is of Natural origin and belongs to Polypeptide. . The Molecular Weight of Human Regular Insulin is 5080.00.
Contraindications
Human Regular Insulin
Effects
Human Regular Insulin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Seizures, Loss of conciousness, Death. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Human Regular Insulin therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Human Regular Insulin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Anxiety, Palpitation, Rashes, Shortening of breath, Wheezing, dizziness.
Indications
Human Regular Insulin is primarily indicated in conditions like Type I diabetes mellitus, Type II diabetes mellitus.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Human Regular Insulin was found.
Interfrence
Risks
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.
Storage
Store Below 25°C. Refrigeration and Freezing is not recommended. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Warnings
Any change in insulin should be made cautiously & only under medical seprervision.
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