XSULIN N 40iu Injection 10ml

XSULIN N 40IU INJECTION contains Isophane Insulin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiabetic agents. It improves glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus (both type I and type II). It helps your body to make utilize of the circulating blood glucose by transporting the circulating glucose from the blood into the muscles and fat tissues.

Talk to your doctor before starting therapy with XSULIN N 40IU INJECTION if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have a history of stroke, any infection in the recent days, perform intense exercise or planning to go abroad (as the mealtime and injection timings may vary) as a precaution.

Do not use this medicine if you have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Along with the management, carefully follow the instructions given by your doctor regarding the mealtime and exercise (such as how often and how much to do).

The most common side effects of receiving XSULIN N 40IU INJECTION are low blood sugar levels, pain, redness, itching, swelling or thickening at the injection site, lump formation under the skin and swelling of body parts. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect troubles you.

USES OF XSULIN N 40IU INJECTION

• Improves glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus (both type I and type II)

HOW XSULIN N 40IU INJECTION WORKS

XSULIN N 40IU INJECTION helps your body to make utilise of the circulating blood glucose. It helps in the transport of glucose from the blood into the muscles and fat tissues. It also stops the production of glucose by the liver. As a result, it controls blood sugar levels and improve sugar control in patients with diabetes mellitus.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always inject this medicine into your thighs, buttocks, upper arm, or abdomen (i.e., subcutaneously). Do not administer this medicine into the vein or muscle directly. It should be administered at least 30 minutes before meals. Eat a meal or snack containing carbohydrates within 30 minutes of the injection to avoid low blood sugar.

Before administration, roll the vial/cartridge between your hands until the liquid becomes uniformly white and cloudy. While injecting, keep the needle under the skin for at least 6 seconds to make sure that the entire dose is injected.

Prior to the administration, visualize the cartridge/vial for any visible particulate matter and discoloration. Discard the needle and syringe after use and do not share your needles with others to avoid the risk of transmission of infections.

Avoid repeatedly injecting the medicine at the same site to manage skin damage. Instead, rotate the injection site. Make sure to consult your doctor before changing the injection site as a precaution.

XSULIN N 40IU INJECTION should not be mixed with any other insulins before use. Do not stop therapy with XSULIN N 40IU INJECTION without consulting your doctor. Your doctor will decide correct dose and frequency of administration depending upon your age, body weight and health condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF XSULIN N 40IU INJECTION

COMMON

• Injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, itching or swelling)
• Lipodystrophy (shrinkage of fat tissues beneath the skin)
• Lumps under the skin
• Edema (swelling of face, hands and legs)
• Low blood sugar levels (signs include tiredness, hunger, nausea, headache, nervousness, cold sweats, fast heartbeat)

Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• signs of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling of body parts, sudden weight gain)
• serious allergic reaction (such as hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing)