What type of insulin is insuman comb 25?
One IU (International Unit) corresponds to 0.035 mg of anhydrous human insulin*. Insuman Comb 25 is a biphasic isophane insulin suspension consisting of 25% dissolved insulin and 75% crystalline protamine insulin. * Human insulin is produced by recombinant DNA technology in Escherichia coli.
How do you use Insuman Comb 25?
An injection of Insuman Comb 25 Injection 3 ml should be followed within 30 minutes by a meal or snack containing sugar/glucose (carbohydrates). If you are not well trained to self-administer Insuman Comb 25 Injection 3 ml, ask healthcare professional to administer it.
What is insuman insulin?
Insuman is a replacement insulin that is similar to the insulin made by the body. The active substance in Insuman, human insulin, is produced by a method known as ‘recombinant DNA technology’: it is made by bacteria into which a gene (DNA) has been introduced that makes the bacteria able to produce insulin.
What is insulatard insulin?
Insulatard® is human insulin with a gradual onset and long duration of action. Insulatard® is used to reduce the high blood sugar level in patients with diabetes mellitus (diabetes). Diabetes is a disease where your body does not produce enough insulin to control the level of your blood sugar.
Can you use Insuman comb 25 in a vial?
Insuman Comb 25 100 IU/ml in cartridges is only suitable for subcutaneous injections from a reusable pen. If administration by syringe is necessary, a vial should be used (see section 4.4). Insuman Comb 25 SoloStar100 IU/ml in pre-filled pen is only suitable for subcutaneous injections.
What kind of insulin does Insuman infusat contain?
Insuman Rapid, Insuman Infusat and Insuman Implantable, which are fast-acting insulin solutions containing soluble insulin; Insuman Basal, an intermediate-acting insulin suspension containing isophane insulin; Insuman Comb, which is available in various combinations of fast- and intermediate-acting insulins.
How much insulin is in 100 ml of Insuman?
Each ml contains 100 IU insulin human (equivalent to 3.5 mg). Each cartridge or pen contains 3 ml of suspension for injection, equivalent to 300 IU insulin. One IU (International Unit) corresponds to 0.035 mg of anhydrous human insulin*.
What are the different types of Insuman injections?
Insuman is a range of insulin-containing solutions and suspensions for injection. It is supplied in vials, cartridges, or prefilled disposable pens. The Insuman range is comprised of: