What type of insulin is mixtard?

Mixtard contains insulin in two forms: a soluble form, which acts quickly (within 30 minutes of injection) and an ‘isophane’, form which is absorbed much more slowly during the day.

What is Mixtard used for?

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce enough insulin to control the blood glucose or when the body is unable to use insulin effectively. Mixtard is a replacement insulin which is very similar to the insulin made by the pancreas.

How do you use 30/70 mixtard?

Human Mixtard 70/30 Suspension for Injection 100IU/ml is normally prescribed along with other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. It should be taken 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal.

How long does mixtard 30 last?

Mixtard is a dual-acting insulin. Onset of action is within ½ hour, reaches a maximum effect within 2-8 hours and the entire duration of action is up to 24 hours.

How do you administer mixtard insulin?

Pinch the skin between two fingers, push the needle into the raised skin, and inject the full dose of insulin under the skin. Slowly count to 6 before pulling the needle out. Apply gentle pressure over the injection site for several seconds.

How do you inject insulin with mixtard?

How do you take mixtard injections?

Human Mixtard 30/70 40 IU/ml Injection is administered before food. In case of a missed dose, administer the medicine after the meal. If the time gap is more since the meal, consult your doctor whether to inject the missed dose or not. Do not administer extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

How do you inject mixtard insulin?

Is mixtard insulin cloudy?

Human Mixtard 30 Pen is a suspension which appears white and cloudy when shaken. Before taking your insulin, be sure you do not have hypoglycaemia, i.e. low blood sugar or ‘hypo’. You must not take insulin if you have hypoglycaemia (see **Possible Problems).

How do you divide insulin doses?

Basal/Background and Bolus Insulin Doses

Basal/background Insulin Dose. = 40-50% of Total Daily Insulin Dose.
500 ÷ Total Daily Insulin Dose. = 1 unit insulin covers so many grams of carbohydrate.
Correction Factor = 1800 ÷Total Daily Insulin Dose = 1 unit of insulin will reduce the blood sugar so many mg/dl.

How do you inject premixed insulin?

You can inject your dose of Humalog under the skin of your stomach area, back of upper arm, upper leg, or buttocks. Never inject Humalog into a muscle or vein. Work with your doctor to determine what the most appropriate injection sites are for you.