Insugen-R 10 ml

Composition of Insugen-R 10 ml

Insugen-R 10 ml contains Human insulin (rDNA origin) Injection IP 100 IU/mL (Regular insulin). It belongs to the Short-acting insulin (Regular human insulin) class of medicines.

Uses of Insugen-R 10 ml

Treatment of diabetes mellitus to control high blood sugar in type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes when insulin is required; management of hyperglycaemia in diabetic emergencies as advised by doctor

Key benefits

• Controls high blood sugar
• Helps prevent diabetes complications
• Suitable for mealtime glucose control
• Can be used in type 1 and insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes
• Flexible dosing under medical guidance

How Insugen-R 10 ml works

Regular human insulin replaces or supplements the body’s natural insulin. It helps glucose enter muscle and fat cells and reduces glucose production by the liver, thereby lowering blood sugar levels.

How to take Insugen-R 10 ml

Inject subcutaneously as prescribed, usually 30 minutes before meals; may also be given intravenously/intramuscularly only under medical supervision. Use an insulin syringe/pen as instructed, rotate injection sites, do not share needles, and monitor blood glucose regularly.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Contact your doctor or diabetes nurse for advice — do not take a double dose to make up for a missed injection.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe low blood sugar, leading to fits or unconsciousness — this is a medical emergency. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Insugen-R 10 ml

Most side effects of Insugen-R are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• sweating
• tremor
• dizziness
• headache
• hunger
• palpitations
• injection site pain/redness/swelling
• weight gain
• lipodystrophy
• allergic reactions (rash/itching)

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Insugen-R 10 ml

Warnings and precautions

Risk of hypoglycaemia—carry glucose/sugar and know symptoms; dose adjustments may be needed with changes in diet, exercise, illness, kidney/liver disease. Do not use during hypoglycaemia. Use caution when switching insulin brands/strengths. Monitor for injection-site lumps (lipodystrophy) and rotate sites. Severe allergy is rare but needs urgent care.

Do not take Insugen-R if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not to be used during an episode of low blood sugar.

Interactions with other medicines

Other antidiabetic medicines, ACE inhibitors, salicylates, sulfonamide antibiotics, MAO inhibitors (may increase hypoglycaemia); corticosteroids, thiazide diuretics, thyroid hormones, sympathomimetics, oral contraceptives, protease inhibitors (may increase blood sugar/insulin need); beta-blockers and clonidine may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms; alcohol increases hypoglycaemia risk

How to store Insugen-R 10 ml

Store refrigerated at 2–8°C. Do not freeze. Keep away from direct heat and light. Once in use, follow label instructions; generally keep at controlled room temperature as advised and discard if solution becomes cloudy/particles appear.

Expert advice for Insugen-R 10 ml

Keep an unopened supply in the fridge and the pen in use at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Always carry a fast-acting sugar source. Check your sugar as your doctor has instructed, and keep a record to take to appointments.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BIOCON LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Short-acting insulin (Regular human insulin)