Indications
Insulin Lispro Protamine + Insulin Lispro (rDNA origin) is used in people with diabetes mellitus to control hyperglycemia. One mixture contains 75% insulin lispro protamine suspension and 25% insulin lispro injection. Another mixture, with 50% insulin lispro protamine suspension and 50% insulin lispro injection, is used for the same purpose.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Insulin lispro is a short-acting insulin analogue, made by biosynthesis, that matches human insulin. Insulin lispro protamine is an intermediate-acting medicine that lowers glucose. It is a suspension of crystals, formed when insulin lispro and protamine sulfate are combined under the right conditions for crystal formation. The two are used together to regulate glucose metabolism.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Insulin Lispro Protamine + Insulin Lispro is Pregnancy Category B. This means animal reproduction studies have not shown a risk to the fetus, but there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. It can also mean that animal studies have shown an adverse effect, yet adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have not shown a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
Lactation: it is not known whether the medicine passes into breast milk. It is compatible with breastfeeding, but breastfeeding women may need a dosage adjustment, and caution is advised.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.