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Insulin isophaneOver the counter
Pronounced IN-su-lin EYE-so-fane
Brand names: Humulin N, Novolin N
Type: Intermediate-acting insulin (NPH) · All Diabetes Medicines
What Insulin isophane is used for
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes in pregnancy
◆ Kidney note
As kidney function falls, insulin needs often drop — doses are adjusted and blood sugar is monitored closely.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar symptoms
- Weight gain
- Injection site reactions
Important cautions
- Low blood sugar is the main risk, and its timing is less predictable than newer insulins
- The vial or pen must be gently rolled to mix the cloudy insulin evenly before use
How it comes
Injection under the skin. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.
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Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.