Wosulin 50/50 Car

Composition of Wosulin 50/50 Car

Wosulin 50/50 Car contains Human insulin (premixed) 50% soluble (regular) insulin + 50% isophane (NPH) insulin, strength typically 100 IU/mL (10 mL vial or 3 mL cartridge). It belongs to the Insulin (premixed human insulin: regular + NPH) class of medicines.

Uses of Wosulin 50/50 Car

Treatment of diabetes mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2) to control blood glucose levels when insulin therapy is required

Key benefits

• Controls fasting and post-meal blood glucose
• Provides both rapid and intermediate insulin coverage
• Helps reduce hyperglycaemia symptoms
• Supports long-term diabetes complication risk reduction with good control

How Wosulin 50/50 Car works

This is a premixed human insulin containing short-acting regular insulin for mealtime glucose control and intermediate-acting NPH insulin for basal control. It increases peripheral glucose uptake and reduces hepatic glucose production, thereby lowering blood sugar.

How to take Wosulin 50/50 Car

For subcutaneous injection using the prescribed insulin device (cartridge/pen compatible as advised). Dose and timing are individualized; commonly given 1–2 times daily, usually 30 minutes before meals. Roll/tilt gently to resuspend before use; do not shake vigorously. Do not use intravenously.

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

Take the missed dose of Wosulin 50/50 Car as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Wosulin 50/50 Car than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Wosulin 50/50 Car

Most side effects of Wosulin 50/50 Car are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
• injection site pain/redness/swelling
• weight gain
• oedema
• lipodystrophy
• allergic reactions (rash/itching)
• low potassium (hypokalaemia)

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 Wosulin 50/50 Car

Warnings and precautions

Risk of severe hypoglycaemia—monitor blood glucose and carry fast-acting sugar. Use with caution in kidney or liver impairment, elderly, irregular meal intake, or increased physical activity. Do not use if solution shows clumps/frosting or is not uniformly milky after resuspension. Rotate injection sites to prevent lipodystrophy. Dose may need adjustment during illness, stress, surgery, or change in diet/exercise. Seek urgent help for severe allergy or recurrent hypoglycaemia.

Interactions with other medicines

Other antidiabetics (sulfonylureas, metformin) may increase hypoglycaemia risk; beta-blockers may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms; corticosteroids, thiazide diuretics, thyroid hormones, sympathomimetics can raise blood glucose; ACE inhibitors may enhance glucose-lowering; alcohol can increase hypoglycaemia risk; pentamidine may cause hypo- then hyperglycaemia.

How to store Wosulin 50/50 Car

Store refrigerated at 2–8°C, do not freeze. Protect from light. Once in use, store as per label (often below 25–30°C) and use within recommended in-use period; keep away from heat and moisture.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

WOCHARDT PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Insulin (premixed human insulin: regular + NPH)