HUMINSULIN 30/70 VIAL 40 IU

Overview

HUMINSULIN 30/70 VIAL 40 IU is a Schedule G drug.

HUMINSULIN 30/70 VIAL 40 IU is composed of: INSULIN ASPART (70 %), SOLUBLE INSULIN (30 %)

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin aspart is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours. Insulin aspart is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. insulin aspart is sometimes used together with a long-acting or intermediate-acting insulin. Insulin aspart is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.
Insulin aspart is also used to treat type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Usage

INSULIN ASPART is generally used to treat: Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

HUMINSULIN 30/70 VIAL 40 IU is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for HUMINSULIN 30/70 VIAL 40 IU and its Constituents

Avoid changing the type of insulin, without health care provider’s advice. It may harm liver or kidney functions. Monitor serum glucose, potassium, electrolytes, HbA1c and lipid profile regularly. Precautions should be taken during concomitant illness especially infections low level potassium in blood. Change the injection site within the same area. Developing a fever or infection, eating significantly more than prescribed, or missing your dose of insulin may cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver disease, nerve problems, adrenal, pituitary or thyroid problems, diabetic ketoacidosis, alcoholism, smoking habit, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

INSULIN ASPART over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Confusion, Eyes Blurred Vision, Mouth Tingling, Slurred Speech, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

INSULIN ASPART : Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Dizziness, Hands Tingling, Frequent Urination

Rare Side-Effects

INSULIN ASPART : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Technical Classification

INSULIN ASPART is categorized as: INSULIN / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Morning	37%
Evening	34%
Others	10%
2 Times Daily	4%
Afternoon	4%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)	4%

What was the Dosage Advised?

14units	11%
18units	10%
20units	9%
10units	9%
16units	8%
12units	5%
24units	4%
8units	3%
22units	3%
20 units	3%
30units	3%
28units	3%
15units	2%
40units	2%
25 units	2%
10 units	2%
25units	2%
27units	2%
18 units	2%
28 unis	1%
26units	1%
34units	1%
5units	1%
34 units	1%

Directions with respect to food?

Before Food

100%

How long was it prescribed?

90 Days	65%
30 Days	15%
60 Days	10%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs	2%
18 to 35yrs	8%
35 to 50yrs	13%
50 to 60yrs	21%
60 to 70yrs	39%
70yrs and above	16%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females

44%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Physician	33%
Endocrinologist	30%
Cardiologist	23%
Pulmonologist	2%
Nephrologist	2%
Rheumatologist	2%
Hematologist	2%
Neurologist	2%
Gastroenterologist	2%
Surgeon	1%
Gynaecologist	1%
Urologist	1%
Orthopaedist	1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

ECOSPRIN TAB 75MG

13%

Available Alternatives for HUMINSULIN 30/70 VIAL 40 IU

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

HUMAN-MIXACT VIAL	INR 150.8 for 10 ML INJECTION	INSULIN ASPART 70 %, SOLUBLE INSULIN 30 %
HUMINSULIN 30/70 VIAL 100 IU	INR 211 for 3 ML INJECTION	INSULIN ASPART 70 %, SOLUBLE INSULIN 30 %
HUMINSULIN 30/70 VIAL 40 IU	INR 166 for 10 ML INJECTION	INSULIN ASPART 70 %, SOLUBLE INSULIN 30 %

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

HUMINSULIN 50/50 INJ	INR 166.65 for 10 ML INJECTION	SOLUBLE INSULIN 50 %, INSULIN ASPART 50 %
INSUMAN COMB 25/75 INJ	INR 208 for 3 ML INJECTION	INSULIN ASPART 75 %, SOLUBLE INSULIN 25 %