Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml

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About

Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is a synthetic version of natural insulin produced by the human body;that includes a fast acting substitute of insulin and a slow acting substitute of insulin,which helps maintain ideal blood glucose levels in the body of individuals suffering from diabetes, throughout the day.Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml works in the same way as regular insulin.It aids the absorption of glucose into the body cells.

Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is available in a cartridge,pens (filled with solution) or vial format.Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is meant to be injected into the patient’s skin (in the subcutaneous tissue) and can be done by trained medical health care professionals or more commonly by the patient themselves.An attendant/guardian or nurse may also administer the drug if the patient is unable to do it themselves.

Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml needs to be kept refrigerated at a temperature of 2-8° Celsius.Make sure to discard Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml after 31 days and after 1 days if Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is stored at room temperature.Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is a clear sterile solution but if it turns milky or cloudy,at any time; it is to be discarded immediately.

Site of injection is advised to be changed after each injection.Ideal injection locations are the individual’s thigh,abdominal wall,the buttocks or the shoulder area.Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is to be injected 3 minutes before ingesting a meal,usually once or twice daily depending on the patient’s needs.

An individual’s blood glucose levels are to be tested/monitored closely to determine the lowest possible dosage for each individual.An injection is commonly administered once or twice throughout the day.Each injection is to be administered 30 minutes before each meal.Hypoglycemia,leg cramps and bruising at the injection site are common side effects felt by patients undergoing treatment with Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml.

Indications

Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml can be used to treat:

• Diabetes mellitus  (type 1 and type 2)

How Does Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml Work

Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is a synthetic version of natural insulin produced by the human body;that includes a fast acting substitute of insulin and a slow acting substitute of insulin,which helps maintain ideal blood glucose levels in the body throughout the day.Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml works in the same way as regular insulin.It aids the absorption of glucose into the body cells.

How To Use Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml

Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is available in a cartridge,pens (filled with solution) or vial format.Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is meant to be injected into the patient’s skin (in the subcutaneous tissue) and can be done by trained medical health care professionals or more commonly by the patient themselves.An attendant/guardian or nurse may also administer the drug if the patient is unable to do it themselves.

Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml needs to be kept refrigerated at a temperature of 2-8° Celsius.Make sure to discard Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml after 31 days and after 1 days if Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is stored at room temperature.Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is a clear sterile solution but if it turns milky or cloudy,at any time; it is to be discarded immediately.

Site of injection is advised to be changed after each injection.Ideal injection locations are the individual’s thigh,abdominal wall,the buttocks or the shoulder area.Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is to be injected 3 minutes before ingesting a meal,usually once or twice daily depending on the patient’s needs.

Dosage

Adult Dosage

An injection is commonly administered once or twice throughout the day.Each injection is to be administered 30 minutes before each meal.

Child Dosage

An injection is commonly administered once or twice throughout the day.Dosage is dependent upon the patient’s lowest dose needed to regulate blood glucose levels.

Elderly Dosage 

An injection is commonly administered once or twice throughout the day.Each injection is to be administered 30 minutes before each meal.

Pregnancy Use And Lactation

Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is deemed safe to be prescribed to pregnant and lactating women under the care and advice of a physician.

Contraindications

Please tell your doctor if you have a history of any of the following before using Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml:

• Allergy to Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml or any other medicine or food substance 
• Low blood sugar levels 
• Moderate to severe liver impairment 
• Moderate to severe kidney impairment

Precautions

Please tell your doctor about any of the following conditions before using Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml:

• Alcohol 
• Mild to moderate liver impairment 
• Mild to moderate kidney impairment
• Travel 
• If patient is suffering from any illness 

Interactions With Other Medications

Please tell your doctor about the use of the following before using Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml:

• Other antidiabetic drugs 
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
• Beta blockers 
• ACE inhibitors 
• Acetylsalicylic acid 
• Anabolic steroids 
• Sulphonamides
• Oral contraceptives 
• Thiazides
• Glucocorticoids 
• Thyroid hormone therapy
• Sympathomimetics 
• Growth hormone 
• Danazol 
• Octreotide 
• Lanreotide 
• Thiazolidinediones 

Adverse Effects

Common Adverse Effects

Like most medicines,Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml has certain side effects which include:

• Hypoglycemia 
• Bruising at the site of injection 
• Swelling at the site of injection 
• Rash at the site of injection
• Leg cramps 

These effects tend to be mild and resolve in a few days of taking Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml.

Rare Adverse Effects

If any of the following adverse effects are seen or felt,the patient is advised to immediately contact their doctor.

• Pitting of the skin 
• Thickening of skin 
• Weight gain 
• Edema 
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Scarring of site of injection
• Painful neuropathy 

How To Cope With Some Of The Adverse Effects

• Skin Rash- can be eased by applying soothing and healing lotions or creams such as calamine lotion/cream.Apply a cold compress to the rash helps reduce itchiness and redness caused by rash.An antihistamine (prescribed by a doctor) is also recommended as an effective way to combat any skin rash.
• Soreness at the site of injection- a cold compress can be used for 5 minutes to ease out the soreness.
• Redness Of The Skin- can be combated by applying a cold pack to the affected area.

Key Facts About Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml

• Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is an antidiabetic 
• Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml helps the absorption of glucose into the cells 
• Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is to be administered in the subcutaneous tissue (skin) of the body
• Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is to be administered 30 minutes before each meal

FAQs

#1.HOW TO STORE Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml?

Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is to be refrigerated at a temperature of 2-8° Celsius.Make sure to discard Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml after 31 days and after 1 days if Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is stored at room temperature.Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is a clear sterile solution but if it turns milky or cloudy,at any time; it is to be discarded immediately.

#2.WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE OF Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml?

If you miss a dose of the medication, make sure you take it as soon as possible on that same day. If you don’t remember you missed the dose until the next dosage time do not double the dose and take your medication as per schedule.

#3.HOW IS Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml SUPPOSED TO BE TAKEN?

Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is available in a cartridge,pens (filled with solution) or vial format.Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is meant to be injected into the patient’s skin (in the subcutaneous tissue) and can be done by trained medical health care professionals or more commonly by the patient themselves.An attendant/guardian or nurse may also administer the drug if the patient is unable to do it themselves.

Site of injection is advised to be changed after each injection.Ideal injection locations are the individual’s thigh,abdominal wall,the buttocks or the shoulder area.Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is to be injected 3 minutes before ingesting a meal,usually once or twice daily depending on the patient’s needs.

#4.HOW DOES Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml WORK?

Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is a synthetic version of natural insulin produced by the human body;that includes a fast acting substitute of insulin and a slow acting substitute of insulin,which helps maintain ideal blood glucose levels in the body throughout the day.Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml works in the same way as regular insulin.It aids the absorption of glucose into the body cells.

#5.WILL Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml AFFECT MY SEXUAL ACTIVITY?

No,there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in libido.

#6.CAN I TAKE Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml DURING MY PREGNANCY?

Yes,Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml is deemed safe to be ingested during pregnancy under the care and supervision of a medical professional.

#7.WHAT ARE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml?

• Hypoglycemia 
• Bruising at the site of injection 
• Swelling at the site of injection 
• Rash at the site of injection
• Leg cramps 

#8.WILL Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml AFFECT MY FERTILITY??

No,there isn’t sufficient evidence to suggest that patients experience a decrease in fertility.

#9.WHAT LAB TESTS WILL BE PRESCRIBED WHILE TREATMENT WITH Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml AND HOW OFTEN?

The physician is likely to periodically (every 3-4 months) prescribe lab tests to monitor the patient’s blood glucose levels,kidney functions,liver functions and blood pressure levels.

It is also advised that patients learn to monitor their own blood pressure levels daily from the comfort of their homes and inform their doctor of any changes seen.

#10.IS IT SAFE TO HAVE PAINKILLERS WHILE TAKING Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml?

Yes.Over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol are safe to be ingested along with Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml under the supervision of a doctor.

#11.HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO CONTINUE TAKING THE MEDICATION?

It is a long-term treatment and you might have to continue taking the medication even for the rest of your life.

#12.IS Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml SAFE TO GIVE TO ELDERLY PATIENTS?

For eldery patients the dosage of the drug may be lower than normal due to decreased kidney function,Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml may not be effectively removed from the body and so,in such cases the doctor may prescribe an altered dose of the Mixtard-30 HM Penfil 30/70 Injection 3 ml.

#13.CAN LIFESTYLE CHANGES HELP ME WITH MY CONDITION?

Yes.You can adopt certain healthy lifestyle changes in order to help with high blood glucose levels. These include quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol,eating a wholesome diet consisting of fresh vegetables and fruits with the cut down of processed sugar, and incorporating physical activity in your daily routine.