Insulin Regular



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Insulin Regular Information



Insulin Regular Benefits & Uses

Insulin Regular is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Diabetes Type 1

Other Benefits

Insulin Regular Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Diabetes Type 1
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 units/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Diabetes Type 1
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 units/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Diabetes Type 1
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 units/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Diabetes Type 1
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 units/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Gestational Diabetes
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.7 units/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 months
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Insulin Regular Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Insulin Regular is used -

Moderate

Mild

  • Swelling

Insulin Regular Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Insulin Regular safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Insulin Regular without worrying about any side effects.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Insulin Regular safe during breastfeeding?


    There is no research available on the side effects of Insulin Regular in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Insulin Regular on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Insulin Regular on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Insulin Regular on the Liver?


    Side effects of Insulin Regular rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Insulin Regular on the Heart?


    Side effects of Insulin Regular rarely affect the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Insulin Regular with Other Drugs

Insulin Regular should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Insulin Regular Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Insulin Regular unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Insulin Regular

  • Is this Insulin Regular habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Insulin Regular.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Insulin Regular does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Insulin Regular only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Insulin Regular cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Insulin Regular Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Insulin Regular


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Insulin Regular, due to a lack of research on this.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Insulin Regular


    Taking Insulin Regular and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.

    Mild


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 693-695

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 265

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Humulin® R (regular insulin human)

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