Biosulin 30/70 100IU/ml Cartridge
Biosulin 30/70 100IU/ml Cartridge is normally prescribed along with other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. It should be taken 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal. Don’t stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Biosulin 30/70 100IU/ml Cartridge
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Biosulin 30/70 100IU/ml Cartridge is a combination of two medicines, an intermediate-acting and a short-acting type of insulin. It is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus (type 1 and 2) to improve blood sugar control both in adults and children. It helps maintain the blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
Biosulin 30/70 100IU/ml Cartridge is normally prescribed along with other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. It should be taken 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal. Don’t stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
It is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Check your blood sugar levels regularly, keep track of your results and share them with your doctor. This is very important to work out the correct dose of the medicine for you.
The most common side effect of this medicine is low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). To prevent this, it’s important to always inject the correct dose of medicine only, have regular meals, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Drinking excessive alcohol can also lead to a fall in your blood sugar levels. Other side effects include reactions at the injection site like redness or swelling. Some people gain weight while taking insulin. You may also notice a rash, edema (swelling), or itching while taking this medicine.
Do not use this medicine when you have low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Tell your doctor if you’ve ever had kidney, liver or heart problems before starting treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor as the dose may need to be changed.
03Uses
Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2)
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. You or your care giver may be taught on how to use this medicine at home.
05How It Works
Biosulin 30/70 100IU/ml Cartridge is a combination of two insulin preparations: Insulin Isophane / NPH and Human Insulin / Soluble Insulin. Insulin Isophane / NPH has a prolonged duration of action, while human insulin / soluble insulin has a fast onset of action. Together, they ensure rapid and consistent sugar control by facilitating reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and suppressing the production of sugar in the liver.
06Benefits
In Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2)
Biosulin 30/70 100IU/ml Cartridge contains an intermediate-acting and a short-acting type of insulin. Together, they ensure rapid and consistent sugar control that helps control blood sugar levels for an entire day. It is given as an injection and your doctor or nurse will train you on the correct way to inject it. Managing blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Weight gain
Edema (swelling)
Rash
Itching
Lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site)
Injection site allergic reaction
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
08Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Biosulin 30/70 100IU/ml Cartridge.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biosulin 30/70 100IU/ml Cartridge is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biosulin 30/70 100IU/ml Cartridge is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Biosulin 30/70 100IU/ml Cartridge should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Biosulin 30/70 100IU/ml Cartridge may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver:CAUTION
Biosulin 30/70 100IU/ml Cartridge should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Biosulin 30/70 100IU/ml Cartridge may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.
09Drug Tips
Take it 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal.
Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites such as skin of the upper arms, thighs, or buttocks. After injection, the site of injection should not be massaged.
Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site.
Change to another type or brand of insulin should be done under strict medical supervision as it may require a change in dosage.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
Do not share your insulin device with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.
Opened vials / cartridges stay good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C).
References
Sources and references
European Medicine Agency. Insulin Isophane/NPH+Human Insulin/Soluble Insulin; 2002 . view
Medscape. Insulin Isophane/NPH/ Human Insulin/Soluble Insulin. view
Isophane. Basingstoke, Hampshire: Eli Lilly and Company Limited; 2014 . view
Human Insulin. Gatwick, West Sussex: Novo Nordisk Limited; 2002 . view
