Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml

Description

About

Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml works in the same way as regular insulin.It aids the absorption of glucose into the body cells.

Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml is available in a cartridge,pens (filled with solution) or vial format.Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml needs to be kept refrigerated at a temperature of 2-8° Celsius.Make sure to discard Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml after 31 days and after 1 days if Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml is stored at room temperature.Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml.

Indications

Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml can be used to treat:

• Diabetes mellitus  (type 1 and type 2)

How Does Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml Work

Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml

Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml is available in a cartridge,pens (filled with solution) or vial format.Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml needs to be kept refrigerated at a temperature of 2-8° Celsius.Make sure to discard Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml after 31 days and after 1 days if Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml is stored at room temperature.Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml:

• Allergy to Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml

• Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml is an antidiabetic 
• Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml helps the absorption of glucose into the cells 
• Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml is to be administered in the subcutaneous tissue (skin) of the body
• Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml is to be administered 30 minutes before each meal

FAQs

#1.HOW TO STORE Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml?

Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml is to be refrigerated at a temperature of 2-8° Celsius.Make sure to discard Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml after 31 days and after 1 days if Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml is stored at room temperature.Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml SUPPOSED TO BE TAKEN?

Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml is available in a cartridge,pens (filled with solution) or vial format.Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml WORK?

Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml DURING MY PREGNANCY?

Yes,Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU Injection 3 ml?

Yes.Over the counter painkillers such as paracetamol are safe to be ingested along with Mixtard 30 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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 Penfill 100IU 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.