Dosage / Direction for Use
SC Insuget-R Once daily to qid. Insuget-N Once or bid. Insuget 70/30 Once or bid when a rapid effect together w/ a more prolonged effect is desired.
Contraindications
Hypoglycemia, patients in coma due to hyperglycemia.
Special Precautions
Adrenal, pituitary or thyroid diseases; renal/hepatic impairment; emotional disturbances; excessive exercise. Pregnancy & lactation.
Side Effects / Adverse Reactions
Hypoglycemia, headache, nausea, palpitation. Local & generalized hypersensitivity reactions.
Interactions
Nonselective β-blockers, OCs, octreotide, MAOIs, ACE inhibitors, salicylates, alcohol & alcohol steroids, oral contraceptives, thiazides, glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones & sympathomimetics, danazol.