Isophane Insulin
Uses
Insulatard is used in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
How it Works
Insulatard operates by reducing the amount of glucagon and increases the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas to control the blood sugar levels in the body. Glucagon causes the liver to produce more sugar, so by Insulatard reducing the amount of glucagon in the body, this also helps to reduce the levels of glucose in the blood which then helps in the treatment of type 1 and 2 diabetes by facilitating the re-uptake of glucose in the muscle and fat cells.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Insulatard may suffer from such side effects; Hypoglycemia,
Injection site allergic reaction
Thickening or hollowing of the skin where you injected the medicine
Injection site allergic reaction
Thickening or hollowing of the skin where you injected the medicine
Storage
The acceptable duration of storage at room temperature for this product is 30 days
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