What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Insulin Glulisine | Isophane Insulin | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Insulin (diabetes) | Insulin (diabetes) |
| Used for | is indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. APIDRA is a rapid-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) | For the temporary relief of general weakness, debilitation, excessive sweating, or minor skin rash or hives due to sensitivity to phenolic compounds found in foods or other products.* |
| Usual adult dose | Not on the label | Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 10 drops up to 3 times per day. |
| Children | Children under 12 years of age. | |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | No (over the counter) |
| Common side effects | The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere: Hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Hypoglycemia Due to Medication Errors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hypokalemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5… | Not on the label |
| Pregnancy | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available pharmacovigilance data have not established an association with insulin glulisine use during pregnancy and major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or… | If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use. |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
The official labels mention them together: Hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia with changes in insulin regimen: make changes to a patient's insulin regimen (e.g., insulin strength, manufacturer, type, injection site or method of administration) under close medical supervision with increased frequency of blood glucose monitoring. Ask a pharmacist before combining them.
Check them togetherInsulin Glulisine is insulin (diabetes) and Isophane Insulin is insulin (diabetes). Insulin Glulisine is used for: is indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. APIDRA is a rapid-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. ( 1 ) Isophane Insulin is used for: For the temporary relief of general weakness, debilitation, excessive sweating, or minor skin rash or hives due to sensitivity to phenolic compounds found in foods or other products.*
The official labels mention them together: Hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia with changes in insulin regimen: make changes to a patient's insulin regimen (e.g., insulin strength, manufacturer, type, injection site or method of administration) under close medical supervision with increased frequency of blood glucose monitoring. Ask a pharmacist before combining them.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.