Humulin 70/30 Injection: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Humulin 70/30 Injection Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

2. What is Humulin 70/30 Injection? (Humulin 70/30 kya hai)

Humulin 70/30 Injection is manufactured by Eli Lilly Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.. It contains Isophane Insulin (NPH) 70% + Soluble Insulin (Regular) 30% and belongs to the Biphasic Human Insulin class. It is prescribed in Pakistan for the conditions listed below. Always take it under medical supervision.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

• Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Insulin-dependent diabetes)
• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (when oral agents are inadequate)
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) management
• Hyperglycaemia in hospitalised patients

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

• Adults jinhe doctor ne confirm karke yeh dawa prescribe ki ho
• Patients jinhe is drug class se allergy nahi hai
• Doctor ki parchi aur guidance ke sath

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

• Agar Isophane ya is drug class se allergy ho
• Doctor ki parchi ke baghair
• Pregnancy / lactation mein bina doctor advice ke

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

• Dose individualised by doctor — typically 0.5–1 IU/kg/day divided into two injections

• Weight-based — under endocrinologist supervision

• Recommended limit se zyada na len

• Yaad aane par le lein. Agli dose qareeb ho to skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

• Doctor ki parchi ke mutabiq
• Same time par daily lein
• Khane ke sath ya baghair (packaging label check karein)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

• Doctor ki instructions ke mutabiq
• Daily routine maintain karein

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

Doctor ya pharmacist se confirm karein. Aam tor par food ke sath lena stomach irritation reduce karta hai jab tak packaging par alag instruction na ho.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• Hypoglycaemia risk — always eat after injection
• Do not mix with other insulins unless instructed
• Rotate injection sites to prevent lipodystrophy
• Store in refrigerator (2–8°C) — do not freeze

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

• Unopened: 2–8°C refrigerator (do not freeze). In-use vial: room temperature below 25°C for up to 28 days.
• Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

• Hypoglycaemia — low blood sugar (Khoon mein shakkar ka girna)
• Injection site reactions — redness, swelling
• Weight gain

• Severe hypoglycaemia — loss of consciousness (Behoshi)
• Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)
• Hypokalaemia (low potassium)

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

• Beta-blockers — may mask hypoglycaemia symptoms
• Corticosteroids — raise blood glucose
• ACE inhibitors — enhance insulin sensitivity (hypoglycaemia risk)
• Alcohol — unpredictable blood glucose effect
• Thiazolidinediones — fluid retention and heart failure risk

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

• Severe allergic reaction — rash, breathing difficulty, swelling
• Side effects jo zyada ho jayein ya naye symptoms peda hoon
• Infection ya condition 3–5 din mein better na ho

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Humulin 70/30 kis kaam aata hai?

A: Humulin 70/30 diabetes ke patients mein blood sugar control karne ke liye subcutaneous injection ke zariye diya jata hai.

Q: Dose kitni hoti hai?

A: Dose har patient ke liye alag hoti hai — endocrinologist ya doctor decide karte hain. Khud dose change kabhi na karein.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Humulin 70/30 10mL vial approximately Rs. 1,200–1,600.

Q: Kaise inject karein?

A: Subcutaneous injection — pait, thighs, ya upper arm mein. Rotation zaroori hai. Doctor ya nurse se technique seekhein.

Q: Blood sugar gir jaaye to kya karein?

A: Foran mithas wali cheez lein (juice, glucose tablets). Behoshi ho to 999/1122 call karein.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-03-21

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.