Mixtard 30 HM Penfill Injection: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Mixtard 30 HM Penfill Injection Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

2. What is Mixtard 30 HM Penfill Injection? (Mixtard 30 HM kya hai)

Mixtard 30 HM Penfill Injection is manufactured by Novo Nordisk Pakistan Ltd.. It contains Biphasic Isophane Insulin (Human) 100 IU/mL 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
• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus requiring insulin
• Perioperative glucose control
• Gestational diabetes (under specialist supervision)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

• Adults for whom a doctor has confirmed and prescribed this medicine
• Patients who do not have an allergy to this drug class
• With a doctor's prescription and guidance

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

• If there is an allergy to Biphasic or this drug class
• Without a doctor's prescription
• During pregnancy or lactation without medical advice

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

• Dose individualised — typically 0.3–0.8 IU/kg/day, twice daily before meals

• Under endocrinologist supervision — weight-based dosing

• Do not exceed the recommended limit

• Take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is close, skip the missed dose. Never take a double dose.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

• As per your doctor's prescription
• Take at the same time every day
• With or without food

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

• As directed by your doctor
• Maintain a daily routine

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

Confirm with your doctor or pharmacist. Generally, taking it with food reduces stomach irritation unless the packaging states otherwise.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• Hypoglycaemia risk — always eat within 30 minutes of injection
• Do not use in hypoglycaemia
• Rotate injection sites
• Shake gently (roll between palms) before use — cloudy suspension
• Store 2–8°C unopened, 28 days in-use at room temperature

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

• Unopened: 2–8°C. In-use penfill: room temperature below 25°C for 28 days. Do not freeze.
• Keep out of the reach of children

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

• Hypoglycaemia
• Injection site reactions — pain, redness, lipodystrophy
• Weight gain

• Severe hypoglycaemia with loss of consciousness
• Anaphylaxis
• Generalised oedema (insulin initiation)

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

• Same as other insulins — beta-blockers mask symptoms, steroids raise glucose, ACE inhibitors increase sensitivity, alcohol unpredictable

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

• Severe allergic reaction — rash, breathing difficulty, swelling
• If side effects worsen or new symptoms develop
• If the infection or condition does not improve in 3–5 days

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

(Note: Price depends on the pharmacy and pack size.)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Mixtard 30 HM kya hai?

A: Mixtard 30 HM is a biphasic human insulin containing 30% short-acting and 70% intermediate-acting insulin. It is used for blood sugar control in diabetes.

Q: Dose kitni hoti hai?

A: The dose is different for each patient — the endocrinologist decides. It is typically given twice daily as a subcutaneous injection.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Mixtard 30 HM Penfill (3mL) approximately Rs. 950–1,300.

Q: Penfill cartridge kaise use karein?

A: Use the Novo Nordisk insulin pen. Learn proper technique from your doctor or nurse the first time.

Q: Blood sugar gir jaaye to kya karein?

A: Immediately take something sweet — juice or glucose tablets. If unconscious, call emergency services.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-11-06

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

The information on this page is for awareness only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. PakVita is not responsible for any harm.