regular insulin

DRUG INTERACTION

Contraindicated  

Serious Use Alternative  

Monitor Closely  

Minor  

Frequency undefined: 

Hypoglycemia 

Hypokalemia 

Peripheral edema 

Weight gain 

Immunogenicity 

Hypersensitivity reactions 

Regular insulin is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to it or other components in the formulation. It is also contraindicated in patients with episodes of hypoglycemia. 

Pregnancy consideration:  

It is not secure to administer regular insulin during pregnancy. 

Breastfeeding warnings:  

No data about the excretion of regular insulin in human breast milk is available. Avoid using in lactating women. 

Pregnancy category: 

• Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester. 
• Category B: No evidence shows the risk to the fetus found in animal reproduction studies, and there are not enough studies on pregnant women.    
• Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for a product in humans; Pregnant women must take care of the potential risks. 
• Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms. However, despite potential dangers may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits. 
• Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh risks over benefits. The drug is not for pregnant women. 
• Category N: No data is available for the drug under this category. 

 

Patient information leaflet 

Generic Name: regular insulin 

Pronounced: reg-yuh-luh in-su-lin  

Why do we use regular insulin? 

Regular insulin treats type 1, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperkalemia, and diabetic ketoacidosis.