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Scilin N belongs to the group of hormonal drugs whose main ingredient is Isophane human insulin 100 IU/ml. It is commonly prescribed for the treatment of gestational diabetes or insulin dependence.
1. Uses of Scilin
The doctor will prescribe the patient to use Scilin N in the following cases:
Using drugs to treat type 1 diabetes. Treatment of type 2 diabetes when using synthetic antidiabetic drugs but ineffective. Used to treat complications of diabetes such as diabetic coma, severe infections, acidosis. Treatment in emergency cases when blood glucose is elevated such as hyperglycaemic coma, diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolarity without concomitant ketosis in the blood. Used to support nutritional increase for patients when glucose tolerance in the body is poor while receiving intravenous infusion. Treatment of advanced retinopathy caused by diabetes. Treatment of diabetes in pregnant women. The effect of the drug:
The insulin component in the drug is a hormone secreted by beta cells in the pancreatic islets, capable of reducing blood sugar levels. Promotes the synthesis and prevents the breakdown of glycogen, inhibits the production of glucose in the liver, helps to increase the use of glucose in the periphery. Insulin also helps the metabolism of lipids, glucide, protid in the body take place faster.
2. Dosage and how to use Scilin N
2.1. How to use Scilin N The drug is prepared in the form of a suspension for injection under the skin or intramuscularly.
To maximize the effect, the medicine will be taken 30 to 60 minutes before eating.
Patients need to check the quality of the drug before taking it. The infusion drug should have a uniform turbidity, if white patches or cloudy clouds appear, the patient should absolutely not use it.
Need to hold the needle for 6 seconds after injecting, the push button needs to be kept tight after the needle is removed from the skin to ensure that the amount of medicine is completely inside the body, avoiding other fluids or blood spilling into the needle tube .
2.2. Dosage of Scilin N The dose of the drug will depend on the patient's condition. The usual dosage is 0.5 to 1 IU per kilogram of body weight.
The drug will take effect within 1 hour of use and will reach its maximum effect after 3 to 10 hours of injection, the effect of the drug will last for 24 hours.
Note: Patients should not increase the dose on their own or use it in combination with other drugs without a doctor's prescription. In the event of a missed dose, the patient should skip the missed dose and should not double the dose to make up for the previously missed dose.
3. Scilin N . drug interactions
Scilin N should not be used with Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, Captopril, Oxytetracycline, Mebendazol, anabolic steroids, Guanethidine, Fenfluramine, Aspirin because it will reduce insulin requirements. Insulin requirements will be altered if used in combination with Isoniazid, Cyclophosphamide, alcohol or beta-blockers. Limit use in combination with oral contraceptives, chlorpromazine, salbutamol, thyroid hormone, terbutalin, corticosteroids, thiazide diuretics because it will increase the need for insulin. In order for the drug to have the best effect as well as minimize possible interactions, before using Scilin N, patients should tell their doctor about all the medicines they are using, including prescription drugs and prescription drugs. Over-the-counter, functional foods.
4. Scilin N drug side effects
Some common side effects such as: erythema, itching at the injection site, fatty tissue development when injecting in the same place for a long time, hypoglycemia - hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia - blood glucose, allergy to insulin, resistance to insulin. insulin, lipodystrophy after insulin injection. Some rare side effects such as: Atrophy of adipose tissue when injected under the skin, hypokalemia, anaphylactic reactions, urticaria. Some side effects need to stop using the drug such as: rash, itching, constipation, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. When experiencing any side effects, you should inform your doctor to get the best advice to avoid aggravating the side effects encountered.
5. Contraindications to Scilin N
Do not use Scilin N for patients who are allergic to the ingredients of the drug. Do not use for patients with low blood pressure, low blood glucose levels. Do not use the drug for intravenous administration. Use the drug with caution in patients with liver or kidney failure, reduce the dose according to the doctor's prescription. Pregnant and lactating women should consult a doctor before taking the drug. During the course of using the drug, patients need to regularly monitor blood sugar and urine sugar. The above is information about the uses, doses and precautions when using Scilin N. To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to use Scilin N exactly as directed. doctor, do not increase or decrease the dose on your own or give prescriptions to others to use.
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