Medicine Name: Human Mixtard 40 IU/ml Injection Form: Injectable suspension (vial) Pack Size: 10 ml vial Category: Antidiabetic insulin preparation used to manage blood glucose levels in diabetes mellitus. Composition : Active Ingredient: Human Insulin (recombinant) in a biphasic mix: short-acting soluble insulin and intermediate-acting isophane (NPH) insulin. The ratio varies by formulation (e.g., ~30% soluble + ~70% isophane). Preservatives: Includes metacresol and phenol (safe preservatives for insulin). Other: Aqueous suspension for injection. Therapeutic Class : Class: Human insulin (biphasic) Action: Provides both short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin for blood glucose control. Key Properties : Route of Administration: Subcutaneous injection (under the skin). Onset of Action: Short-acting component starts lowering blood glucose after injection. Duration: The intermediate-acting (isophane) component continues to lower blood glucose later, helping manage levels between meals and overnight. Storage: Keep refrigerated at 2–8 °C; do not freeze. Human Mixtard is a biphasic human insulin used to control blood sugar levels in diabetes mellitus. Main Uses : Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Required for patients whose body does not produce insulin. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Used when oral antidiabetic medicines are not enough to control blood sugar. Gestational Diabetes (if prescribed by doctor) Helps control blood sugar during pregnancy when needed. Key Uses and Information : Diabetes Management: Treats both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Blood Sugar Control: Provides both immediate (short-acting) and long-lasting (intermediate-acting) control. Administration: Administered under the skin, usually in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Benefits : Maintains stable blood sugar levels Prevents diabetes complications (kidney damage, nerve damage, eye problems, heart disease) Suitable for twice-daily dosing in many patients HUMAN MIXTARD 40 IU 10ML is a combination of rapid-acting and intermediate-acting insulin used to treat Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, helping control blood sugar levels. It acts by promoting glucose uptake by muscles/fat and suppressing sugar production in the liver. How It Works: : Human Mixtard contains: Short-acting insulin → Controls blood sugar after meals. Intermediate-acting (NPH) insulin → Controls blood sugar between meals and overnight. This combination provides both immediate and longer-lasting glucose control.