Insulin injection, concentrated
Insulin injection, concentrated
Insulin Injection, Concentrated
( IN-sue-lin)
Pregnancy Category: C Regular (Concentrated) Iletin II U-500 (Rx)

Classification: Insulin, concentrated

See Also: See also Insulins.

Action/Kinetics: Concentrated insulin injection (500 U/mL). Depending on response, may be given SC or IM as a single or as two or three divided doses.

Uses: Insulin resistance requiring more than 200 units insulin/day.

Contraindications: Allergy to pork or mixed pork/beef insulin (unless client has been desensitized). IV use due to possible allergic or anaphylactoid reactions.

Special Concerns: Use with caution during lactation.

Additional Side Effects: Deep secondary hypoglycemia 18-24 hr after administration.

Drug Interactions: Do not use together with PO hypoglycemic agents.

How Supplied: Injection: 500 U/mL

Dosage
?SC, IM Individualized depending on severity of condition. Clients must be kept under close observation until dosage is established.