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Cheaper & Alternative Brands (50%+50%)
Same active generic (Insulin Lispro Protamine + Insulin Lispro), same form (SC Injection), exact same strength (50%+50%)No other brands are currently registered in Bangladesh for the 50%+50% presentation. Below are available brands for Insulin Lispro Protamine + Insulin Lispro in other strengths:
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
A mixture of 75% insulin lispro protamine suspension and 25% insulin lispro injection, (rDNA origin), is indicated in the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus for the control of hyperglycemia.
A mixture of 50% insulin lispro protamine suspension and 50% insulin lispro injection, (rDNA origin), is also indicated in the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus for the control of hyperglycemia.
Dosage & Administration
Combination rapid-onset (faster than regular insulin) and intermediate-acting insulins in fixed dose. Dose regimen varies among patients depending on metabolic needs; typical daily insulin requirements range between 0.5-1 unit/kg
Contraindications
Insulin Lispro Protamine & Insulin Lispro is contraindicated during episodes of hypoglycemia and in patients sensitive to insulin lispro or any of the excipients contained in the formulation
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Hypoglycaemia; hypokalemia, oedema; pruritus; pulpitation, nausea, rash; hypersensitivity reactions; lipoatropy or lipohypertrophy with SC Inj.
Warnings & Precautions
Renal or hepatic impairment; pregnancy, lactation; transferring from other insulin. Monitor serum glucose, potassium, electrolytes, HbA1c and lipid profile. Concomitant illness esp infections.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Insulin lispro is a short-acting biosynthetic human insulin analogue. Insulin lispro protamine is an intermediate-acting glucose-lowering agent; it is a suspension of crystals produced from combining insulin lispro and protamine sulfate under appropriate conditions for crystal formation. They are used together for the regulation of glucose metabolism.