What is HM insulin?

What is HM insulin?

Mixtard 30 HM 100IU/ml Penfill 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.

How do you administer Actrapid insulin?

Method of administration Actrapid is a fast-acting human insulin and may be used in combination with intermediate or long- acting insulin medicinal products. Actrapid is administered subcutaneously by injection in the abdominal wall, the thigh, the gluteal region or the deltoid region.

Is Actrapid and regular insulin same?

Actrapid itself is human soluble insulin. When it enters the body, it works in the same way as natural insulin and increases overall ability for the body to uptake glucose.

When should Actrapid be given?

Actrapid is given 30 minutes before a meal. Actrapid is a fast-acting insulin and may be used with intermediate or long-acting insulins. Actrapid may also be given intravenously (into a vein) but only by a doctor or a nurse.

How do you dilute actrapid?

Insulin infusion

1. 50 ml syringe.
2. Dilute 50 units Actrapid to total of 50 mls normal saline (giving 1 unit / ml)
3. Dilute in saline (for hyperglycaemia) or 5% dextrose (for hyperkalaemia)
4. Start infusion depending on hourly BM readings.

Is levemir long-acting?

Levemir® is a long-acting insulin that can be taken once or twice daily to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes.

Is insulin bad for your kidneys?

Insulin is a hormone. It controls how much sugar is in your blood. A high level of sugar in your blood can cause problems in many parts of your body, including your heart, kidneys, eyes, and brain. Over time, this can lead to kidney disease and kidney failure.

What are the side effects of actrapid?

The side effects of Human Actrapid 40IU/ml Solution for Injection are injection site reactions such as redness, itching, pain and swelling. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own.

When to use actrapid 100 international units / mL?

Actrapid is indicated for treatment of diabetes mellitus. The potency of human insulin is expressed in international units. Actrapid dosing is individual and determined in accordance with the needs of the patient. It can be used alone or in combination with intermediate-acting or long-acting insulin before a meal or a snack.

What is the dosage of actrapid HM for hyperglycaemic?

Neutral soln of human monocomponent (HM) insulin human (recombinant DNA origin) DM. Acute treatment, including hyperglycaemic stress. SC or IV Individualized dosage. Usual dose: 0.3-1 IU/kg daily. View Actrapid HM overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.

What kind of pen do you use for actrapid?

Actrapid is a solution for injection that contains the active substance human insulin. It is available as vials, cartridges (Penfill) or prefilled pens (NovoLet, InnoLet or FlexPen).

What kind of injection is actrapid used for?

Actrapid is a solution for injection that contains the active substance human insulin. It is available as vials, cartridges (Penfill) or prefilled pens (NovoLet, InnoLet or FlexPen). What is Actrapid used for?