Pregnancy Cat

Pregnancy Category B. Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk; compatible with breast feeding, but lactating women may require dosage adjustment; caution advised

Precautions

Renal or hepatic impairment; pregnancy, lactation; transferring from other insulin. Monitor serum glucose, potassium, electrolytes, HbA1c and lipid profile. Concomitant illness esp infections.

Overdose Effects

n/a

Drug Classes

Combination Insulin

Storage Conditions

Store at 2-8° C in a refrigerator. Do not freeze. In case of insulin for recent use need not be refrigerated, try to keep it in a cool place and keep away from heat and light. The insulin in use can be kept under the room temperature for a month.

Composition

n/a

Mode 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.

Reconstitution

n/a