Human Mixtard Suspension for Injection 40IU/ml

Human Mixtard Suspension for Injection 40IU/ml is normally prescribed along with other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. A meal containing carbohydrates should be taken within 30 minutes after Human Mixtard Suspension for Injection 40IU/ml. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

It is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Check your blood sugar levels regularly, keep track of your results, and share them with your doctor. It is very important to work out the correct dose of the medicine for you.

The most common side effect of this medicine is low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). To prevent this, it's important to always inject the correct dose of medicine, have regular meals, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Drinking excessive alcohol can also lead to a fall in your blood sugar levels. Other side effects include reactions at the injection site, like redness or swelling. Some people gain weight while taking insulin. You may also notice a rash, edema (swelling), or itching while taking this medicine.

Do not use this medicine when you have low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Tell your doctor if you’ve ever had kidney, liver, or heart problems before starting treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor, as the dose may need to be changed.

• Treatment of Diabetes

• Take it 15 minutes before or within 20 minutes after starting a meal.
• Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites, such as the skin of the upper arms, thighs, or buttocks. After injection, the site of injection should not be massaged.
• Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site.
• Changing to another type or brand of insulin should be done under strict medical supervision, as it may require a change in dosage.
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol, or when delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
• Do not share your insulin device with others, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get it from them.
• Opened vials/cartridges stay good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C).