ATC codes:
A10AC01
Indication
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
ICD11 code:
5A11
INN
Isophane insulin
Medicine type
Biological agent
List type
Core
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > SC:
40 IU per mL in 10 mL vial as compound insulin zinc suspension or isophane insulin ;
100 IU per mL in 10 mL vial as compound insulin zinc suspension or isophane insulin
EML status history
Sex
All
Age
Adolescents and adults
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
The 80 IU/mL formulation of intermediate-acting insulin was deleted since it is no longer used and standardization of the dosage of insulin is recommended.