Pancreatic antidiabetic hormone: combination of short-acting + intermediate acting insulin
Indications
Diabetes
Forms and strengths, route of administration
1000 IU vial containing a combination of 30% short-acting insulin + 70% intermediate-acting insulin in suspension (100 IU/ml with a ratio of 30:70, 10 ml), for deep SC injection (abdomen, thigh, buttock or arm), administered with a syringe calibrated in insulin units for U-100 insulin (100 IU/ml). NEVER ADMINISTER BY IV INJECTION.
Dosage
Child and adult: one to 2 injections daily
Dosage must be individualised according to need. Adapt dose in the event of physical activity, change in diet or infection.
Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions
See Insulin General Information
Do not administer if known allergy to protamine.
Remarks
After removing vial from the refrigerator, leave to reach room temperature.
Shake the vial gently before use.
Also comes in biphasic human insulin 30/70 pens and biphasic analogue insulin 30/70 (aspart)and 25/75 (lispro)pens.
Storage
– Do not freeze.
Unopened vial: to be kept refrigerated (2 °C to 8 °C)
Opened vial: max. 4 weeks at below 25 °C and protected from light. Follow manufacturer’s instructions