Biphasic Isophane Insulin Pharmacology

Biphasic Isophane Insulin

About Biphasic Isophane Insulin
Antidiabetic, A mixture of fast acting and intermediate acting agent
Mechanism of Action of Biphasic Isophane Insulin
Binding to insulin receptors on cells in the body. Insulin causes cells in the liver, muscle and fat tissue to increase their uptake of glucose form the bloodstream. It also decreases the production of glucose by the liver
Pharmacokinets of Biphasic Isophane Insulin
Absorption: Administered subcutaneously
Distribution: It is widely distributed through out the body
Metabolism: It is metabolized in liver, muscle and kidney
Onset of Action for Biphasic Isophane Insulin
N/A
Duration of Action for Biphasic Isophane Insulin
N/A
Half Life of Biphasic Isophane Insulin
5 to 10 hrs
Side Effects of Biphasic Isophane Insulin
1.Hypoglycaemia
2.Local or systemic allergic reactions
3.Diabetic retinopathy
4.Swollen joints
5.Painful neuropathy
6.Visual disturbances
Contra-indications of Biphasic Isophane Insulin
Hypoglycaemia
Special Precautions while taking Biphasic Isophane Insulin
N/A
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
N/A
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Biphasic Isophane Insulin
Treatment of DM
Interactions for Biphasic Isophane Insulin
ACE inhibitors, Anabolic steroids, Antidiabetic medicines taken by mouth, MAOI antidepressants, Large doses of salicylates: Insulin isophane effect increased by these drugs
Chlorpromazine, Olanzapine Corticosteroids (eg Hydrocortisone, Prednisolone), Danazol Diuretics, Lithium, Isoniazid, Protease inhibitors ( eg ritonavir), somatropin (human growth hormone):Insulin isophane effect reduced by these drugs
Typical Dosage for Biphasic Isophane Insulin
SC individualised dosage
Schedule of Biphasic Isophane Insulin
N/A
Storage Requirements for Biphasic Isophane Insulin
Store at 2-8?C (in a refrigerator). Do not freeze.Protect from direct heat and light.Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Biphasic Isophane Insulin
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Biphasic Isophane Insulin
N/A

Home Delivery for Biphasic Isophane Insulin in Your City

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Please be aware that you should take biphasic isophane insulin only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for biphasic isophane insulin before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for biphasic isophane insulin with the pharmacy.

Biphasic Isophane Insulin is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for biphasic isophane insulin might be better known than biphasic isophane insulin itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have biphasic isophane insulin in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for biphasic isophane insulin.