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) | 0.2-1unit/kg/day poor control: 0.1 - 0.2 units/kg once daily in evening or 10 units 1or2 daily |
Monitoring | • glucose • urine ketones |
Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |