Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (Insulin Isophane/NPH 50% / Human Insulin/Soluble Insulin 50%)

Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) is used for the treatment of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects the way the body processes glucose. In Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, the body does not make enough insulin to control blood sugar levels. In Diabetes Mellitus type 2, either the body stops producing enough insulin (the hormone which helps to decrease sugar levels in the blood) or there is resistance to the action of insulin. As a result, insulin is produced in large amounts, but it cannot act on the organs of the body.

Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) is a combination of two drugs, namely: Human insulin (a short-acting type of insulin) and Insulin isophane (intermediate-acting). Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) suppresses the production of sugar in the liver and facilitates the reuptake of sugar in the fat and muscle cells, thereby Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) ensures rapid and consistent sugar control.

Take Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. In some cases, Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) may cause certain common side effects like an allergic reaction at the site of injection, hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), itching, lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site), oedema (swelling), rashes, and weight gain. Most of these side effects of Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Consult your doctor before taking Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) may cause drowsiness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption along with Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) as it may cause unpleasant side effects. Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions. Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) is a cold chain medicine, it has to be stored in the refrigerator between 2-8°C else its efficiency may be lost. Do not store in the freezer.

Diabetes (Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus)

Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) is a combination of two drugs, namely: Human insulin (a short-acting type of insulin) and Insulin isophane (intermediate-acting). Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) is used for the treatment of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) suppresses the production of sugar in the liver and facilitates the reuptake of sugar in the fat and muscle cells, thereby Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) ensures rapid and consistent sugar control.  Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) helps in improving the glycaemic control which in turn decreases the risk of progression of diabetes complications like damage of retina (retinopathy), damage of kidney (nephropathy), damage of nerve cells (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, and diabetic foot ulcer.

Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml) should be administered subcutaneously (in the upper thigh, abdomen, upper arm, or buttocks). It should never be administered intravenously or in the vein. If you are not well trained to self-administer Mixtard 50 HM 100IU/ml Penfill (5 x 3 ml), ask your healthcare professional to administer it.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Allergic reaction at the site of injection
• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
• Itching
• Lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site)
• Oedema (swelling)
• Rashes
• Weight gain