Hypurin Bovine PZI

What is it?

A preparation of long-acting insulin, beef protamine zinc insulin which is highly purified. Available as 100iu per ml in vials for injection.

Dosage

Usually self-administered by subcutaneous injection according to individual patient requirements. Effects last for about 24 to 36 hours.

Special Care

Kidney or liver disease, patients transferring from animal insulins (should be warned that early signs of hypoglycaemia may not be so apparent). Infections, illnesses, stress, emotional upset, pregnancy, change in insulin source, type etc; in all these cases, dose adjustments may be needed.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Oral contraceptives, MAOIs, alcohol, B-b1ockers, corticotrophin, diuretics, corticosteroids.

Known Side Effects

Lipodystrophy (changes involving fat deposition) at injection site.

Manufacturer

Cp Pharm.