Insulin isophane
Generic name: insulin isophane [ IN-soo-lin-EYE-soe-fane ]
Brand names: HumuLIN N, HumuLIN N KwikPen, NovoLIN N, ReliOn/NovoLIN N, Insulin Purified NPH Pork,
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Dosage form: subcutaneous suspension (human recombinant 100 units/mL)
Drug class:Insulin
What is insulin isophane?
Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin isophane is an intermediate-acting insulin that starts to work within 2 to 4 hours after injection, peaks in 4 to 12 hours, and keeps working for 12 to 18 hours.
Insulin isophane is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.
Insulin isophane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use insulin isophane if you are having an episode of low blood sugar.
Never share an injection pen or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use insulin isophane if you are allergic to it, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Do not give insulin isophane to a child without a doctor's advice.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver or kidney disease; or
low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia).
Tell your doctor if you also take pioglitazone or rosiglitazone (sometimes contained in combinations with glimepiride or metformin). Taking certain oral diabetes medicines while you are using insulin may increase your risk of serious heart problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Follow your doctor's instructions about using insulin if you are pregnant or
