Useful tips

What kind of insulin is insulatard?

What kind of insulin is insulatard?

Insulatard® is an isophane (NPH) human insulin suspension. Each ml contains 100 IU of human insulin. Each vial contains 1,000 IU of human insulin in 10 ml suspension for injection.

How much does insulatard cost?

Insulatard 100units/ml suspension for injection 10ml vials (Novo Nordisk Ltd)

Active ingredients Size Drug tariff price
Insulin human (as Insulin isophane human) 100 unit per 1 ml 1 £15.68

What is insulin Hm?

Insulin Isophane is an intermediate-acting insulin, that starts working in 1-2 hours after injection. It works similar to the insulin that is produced by the body. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.

When is the best time to take insulatard?

Insulatard is a long-acting insulin. It can be given once or twice a day, with or without a fast-acting insulin (given at meal times), according to the doctor’s recommendation. The usual dose is between 0.3 and 1.0 international units (IU) per kilogram body weight per day.

How does protamine and Insulatard work together to treat diabetes?

Insulatard contains insulin mixed with another substance, protamine, in an ‘isophane’ form which is absorbed much more slowly during the day. This gives Insulatard a longer duration of action. The replacement insulin acts in same way as naturally produced insulin and helps glucose enter cells from the blood.

How does Insulatard compare to other types of insulin?

In most patients, Insulatard was compared with other types of human insulin or insulin analogues. The studies measured the levels of fasting blood glucose or glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c, the haemoglobin in the blood that has glucose attached).

How often should you take the insulin Insulatard?

The patient’s blood glucose (sugar) should be tested regularly to find the lowest effective dose. Insulatard is a long-acting insulin. It can be given once or twice a day, with or without a fast-acting insulin (given at meal times), according to the doctor’s recommendation.

Where can I get Insulatard for my diabetes?

Insulatard is used to treat diabetes. The medicine can only be obtained with a prescription. How is Insulatard used? Insulatard is given by injection under the skin in the thigh, the abdominal wall (at the front of the waist), the gluteal region (buttocks) or the deltoid region (shoulder).