Insulin
Insulin is a blood sugar-lowering hormone given by injection. It is prescribed for type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis. Below you will find how it is used, how it works, its possible side effects and the brands of Insulin you can order online from Sargodha.
What is Insulin used for?
Insulin is a blood sugar-lowering hormone given by injection for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis. The exact type decides how quickly and for how long it acts.
How Insulin works
Insulin lets sugar move from the blood into muscle, fat and liver cells, and tells the liver to stop releasing extra sugar, bringing blood glucose down.
Side effects of Insulin
Many people take Insulin without any trouble. When side effects do occur they are usually mild, and may include:
- Low blood sugar
- Weight gain
- Redness or lumps at injection sites
- Swelling in the feet at the start
Low blood sugar can cause sweating, shaking, confusion and fainting; take glucose and seek help if it does not recover. Seek urgent care for a widespread rash or breathing difficulty.
Before you take Insulin
- Use the type, dose and timing prescribed, and rotate injection sites.
- Check your blood sugar regularly.
- Store unopened pens and vials in the refrigerator and in-use ones as the label says; never freeze.
- Alcohol, illness and exercise can change insulin needs, so ask your doctor for advice.
Insulin brands available in Pakistan
These are the Insulin products currently listed on SargodhaBazar.pk. Prices are per pack and can change, so check the product page for the latest price.
| Medicine | Made by | Pack | Price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actrapid Penfilhm 3ml | Novo Nordisk | 5 pcs | Rs 1,818.65 | In stock |
| Actrapid Penfill 100iu 1ml | Manufacturer Name | - | Rs 390 | In stock |
| Actrapid Vial Hm 100iu | Novo Nordisk | - | Rs 1,100 | In stock |
| Apidra Injection Optiset 100 I.u/3ml | Sanofi Aventis Pakistan Limited | 5 injections | Rs 7,440 | In stock |
| Basagine 3ml Vial 1,S | Getz Pharma Ltd | - | Rs 1,335 | In stock |
| Humalog Injection Mix 25 100iu/Ml | Eli Lilly Pakistan Ltd | 5 pcs | Rs 4,085.31 | In stock |
| Humalog Injection Mix 50 100U/Ml | Eli Lilly Pakistan Ltd | 5 pcs | Rs 4,241 | In stock |
| Humalog Mix 50 Kwik Pen 3ml | Eli Lilly Pakistan Ltd | 5 pcs | Rs 6,070.21 | In stock |
| Humulin-R Injection 100 Units 10ml | Eli Lilly Pakistan Ltd | - | Rs 1,399 | In stock |
| Insuget 70/30 Injection | Getz Pharma Ltd | - | Rs 929 | In stock |
| Insuget N 10ml | Getz Pharma Ltd | - | Rs 990 | In stock |
| Insuget R 10ml | Getz Pharma Ltd | - | Rs 990 | In stock |
| Insulatard Novolet Pen Fil | Novo Nordisk | 5 pcs | Rs 1,526 | In stock |
| Lantus Injection 100iu Vial | Sanofi Aventis Pakistan Limited | - | Rs 5,500.09 | In stock |
| Lantus Pen Solostar 100iu | Sanofi Aventis Pakistan Limited | 5 pcs | Rs 8,630 | In stock |
| Levemir Flex Pen | Novo Nordisk | 5 pcs | Rs 8,965 | In stock |
| Mixtard Penfil 3ml 100iu 1s | Novo Nordisk | - | Rs 507.58 | In stock |
| Novomix 30 Inj Pen Flexpen 3ml | Novo Nordisk | 5 pcs | Rs 9,340.85 | In stock |
| Novorapid Flexpen 100U/Ml 5*3ml | Novo Nordisk | 5 pcs | Rs 8,806.45 | In stock |
| Pubergen 5000i.u Im/sc | Sanzyme | - | Rs 2,590 | In stock |
| Ryzodeg Flex Touch Pen 3ml | Novo Nordisk | - | Rs 3,521 | In stock |
| Toujeo Solostar Insulin | Sanofi Aventis Pakistan Limited | 3 pcs | Rs 9,759 | In stock |
This page gives general information only and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist.