Insulatard HM Penfill 100IU/ml

Insulatard HM Penfill 3 ml contains human insulin, used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It maintains blood sugar levels in both adults and children. Diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects the way your body processes glucose. In Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, the body does not make enough insulin to control blood sugar levels. In Diabetes Mellitus type 2, either the body stops producing enough insulin (the hormone which helps to decrease sugar levels in the blood) or there is resistance to the action of insulin. As a result, insulin is produced in large amounts but it is not able to act on the organs of the body.

Insulatard HM Penfill 3 ml works by ensuring rapid and consistent sugar control. Insulatard HM Penfill 3 ml is a fast-acting type of insulin which helps to decrease blood sugar levels after the intake of meals. It prevents the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes. It facilitates the reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus, suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.

Your doctor will advise you on how to use this medicine. It is advised to get it administered by a healthcare professional. It should be taken 15 minutes prior to the meal or within 20 minutes after you start having a meal. In some cases, you may experience injection site reactions like redness or swelling. Some people gain weight while taking insulin. You may also experience symptoms of hypoglycemia such as cold sweat, cool pale skin, nervousness or tremor, anxious feeling, unusual tiredness or weakness, confusion, difficulty in concentration, drowsiness, excessive hunger, temporary vision changes, headache, nausea and palpitation. Most of these side effects of Insulatard HM Penfill 3 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking this medicine of your own. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take this medicine if you have any low blood glucose levels, kidney, liver or heart problems or problems with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Along with this medicine, you should take a healthy diet, do regular exercise and maintain weight as advised by your doctor. Insulatard HM Penfill 3 ml is a cold chain medicine and so it has to be stored in the refrigerator between 2-8 degrees Celsius else its efficiency may be lost. Do not store in the freezer of the refrigerator.

Uses of Insulatard HM Penfill 3 ml

Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Medicinal Benefits

When you take Insulatard HM Penfill 3 ml, it works by ensuring rapid and consistent sugar control. It facilitates the reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus, suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.  It helps to decrease blood sugar levels after the intake of meals. It prevents the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes. Besides this, Insulatard HM Penfill 3 ml can be safely prescribed to the diabetic mother in the pregnancy as well as lactation stage. Insulatard HM Penfill 3 ml helps in improving glycaemic control which in turn decreases the risk of progression of complications of diabetes like damage of retina (retinopathy), damage of kidney (nephropathy), damage of nerve cells (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, diabetic foot ulcer, and others.

Quick Suggestions

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side effect. Hence, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is required while taking this medicine.
• Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites.

Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site.

• Opened vials/cartridge are good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator  (2°C–8°C).

Directions for Use

Insulatard HM Penfill 3 ml should never be administered intravenously (into the vein). It is administered subcutaneously in the abdomen or thigh region. Take Insulatard HM Penfill 3 ml as advised by the doctor. If you are not well trained to self-administer Insulatard HM Penfill 3 ml, ask a healthcare professional to administer it.

Side Effects of Insulatard HM Penfill 3 ml

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Confusion
• Difficulty in concentration
• Drowsiness
• Excessive hunger
• Temporary vision changes
• Headache
• Nausea

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight