Subcut
Aspart + Isophane Insulin
NovoMix
Onset 10-20 minutes
Peak effect 1-4 hours
Duration 24 hours
- Mechanism of Action
- Insulin is an hormone normally produced by pancreatic beta cells that is responsible for regulation of glucose, fat and protein metabolism.
- Pharmacology
- Cloudy solution - prepare using 'rock ‘n roll technique'
Clinical Use
- Indication
- Glycaemic control for type II diabetics.
- Contraindications
- Hypoglycaemia.
- Adverse Effects
- Hypoglycaemia
- Weight gain
- Hypersensitivity reactions
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