insulin, short-acting
| Uses | • type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus • gestational diabetes |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • hypoglycemia • sweating • tremore • tachycardia • hunger • lethargy • weakness • confusion • altered behaviour • seizures • coma • weight increase |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 0.5-0.8 units/kg/day insulin resistance: 0.5 units/ kg/ day Inj/SC: 20-30 min before starting meal |
| Monitoring | |
| Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |