Manufacturer: Novo Nordisk India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Human insulin(100IU)
Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection is normally prescribed along with a long-acting type of insulin or other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. It should be taken 20-30 minutes before a meal. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. It is only a part of the treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
Check your blood sugar levels regularly, keep track of your results and share them with your doctor. This is very important to work out the correct dose of the medicine for you.
The most common side effect of this medicine include low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), injection site reactions, cold sweats, anxiety, shakiness, hunger, rapid heartbeat, headache, and nervousness. It may be seen if you do not eat right after a dose of this fast-acting insulin. To prevent this, it is important to always inject only the correct dose of medicine, have regular meals, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Drinking excessive alcohol can also lead to a fall in your blood sugar levels. Other side effects include reactions at the injection site like redness or swelling. Some people gain weight while taking insulin.
Do not use this medicine when you have low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart problems before starting treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor as the dose may need to be changed.
Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection is a short-acting insulin, which starts working within 30 minutes after injection. It works similar to the insulin produced by the body. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.
The pharmacokinetics of insulin comprise the absorption process, the distribution including binding to circulating insulin antibodies, if present, and to insulin receptors, and its ultimate degradation and excretion. The distribution and metabolism of absorbed insulin follow that of endogenous insulin.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Human Monotard
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Weight gain
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Cold sweat
Anxiety
Shakiness
Hunger pangs
Fast heart rate
Headache
Nervousness
There are a few contraindications to the use of insulin. A patient history of allergic reactions to insulin, its reuse is contraindicated. In patients with insulinoma, where there is excessive endogenous insulin production, the use of exogenous insulin is contraindicated.
Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection.
Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Human insulin is used to control blood sugar in people who have type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not make insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) or in people who have type 2 diabetes (condition in which the blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use .
Drug-Drug Interactions: INSULIN HUMAN may have an interaction with drugs, including antidiabetic or blood sugar enhancing pills (glucagon, glipizide, metformin, sitagliptin, canagliflozin), blood pressure-lowering medicines (metoprolol, hydrochlorothiazide), bleeding disorder drugs (octreotide), antipsychotic (propoxyphene, phenothiazines), female sex hormones (progestogen, oestrogen), thyroid hormones (levothyroxine), anti-asthmatics (albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), an antidepressant (fluoxetine, lithium), lipid-lowering pills (reserpine, niacin, clonidine, fenofibrate, guanethidine), pain killers (aspirin). If you are taking any of the above, speak with your doctor.
Drug-Food Interactions: INSULIN HUMAN may interact with an ayurvedic, homoeopathy, Unani, herbal supplements or OTC items. Tell your doctor if you are using these products. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages with INSULIN HUMAN as it may increase or decrease your blood sugar level.
Drug-Disease Interactions: INSULIN HUMAN should not be given to patients with kidney disease, liver disease, low blood sugar/glucose level (hypoglycaemia), and low potassium level (hypokalaemia).
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
ASPIRIN
GLIPIZIDE
CANAGLIFLOZIN
SITAGLIPTIN
FUROSEMIDE
METFORMIN
METOPROLOL
LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
LIRAGLUTIDE
RESERPINE
PROGESTERONE
ALBUTEROL
PENTOXIFYLLINE
CLONIDINE
FENOFIBRATE
IBUPROFEN
ESTROGEN
FLUOXETINE
LITHIUM
PHENOTHIAZINE
TERBUTALINE+BROMHEXINE
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you forget to take Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection, your blood sugar may get too high (hyperglycemia). Take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take it 20 to 30 minutes before a meal.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side-effect. Learn how to identify and manage its symptoms (sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, headache) and teach your family as well.
Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites.
Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site.
Opened vials/cartridges are good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C).
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Will I need Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection for the rest of my life?
If you are a type 1 diabetes patient, then yes, you have to take Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection for the rest of your life because your body is unable to produce sufficient insulin. Therefore, you would need Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection as an external source of insulin. However, if you are a type 2 diabetes patient, sometimes your doctor may ask you to stop Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection if you are able to manage your diabetes with proper exercise, diet and oral medicines.
Q. Can Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection be used with other diabetes medicine?
Yes, Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medicines like long-acting insulin or oral diabetes medicines, along with proper diet and exercise. Follow your doctor’s advice and treatment plan to get the maximum benefit.
Q. How should Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection be used?
Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection is injected under the skin (subcutaneously). Your doctor will show you the area of your skin where you should inject it. Try not to inject on the same spot every time. Rotate between the typical injection sites, such as abdomen, buttocks, upper legs or upper arms. Never inject Humalog into a muscle or vein. Move to a new injection site every week or two. Inject in the same area of the body, making sure to move around within that area with each injection, for one or two weeks. You can then move to another area of your body and repeat the process. Use the same area for at least a week to avoid extreme blood sugar variations.
Q. Is Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection safe to use in pregnancy?
Yes. Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection is safe to use in pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor. However, please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding before using Human Monotard 100IU/ml Injection. You may require dose modifications and your doctor will advise you to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. You must follow the instructions of your doctor to get maximum benefits.
