NPH insulin/regular insulin is a non-prescription medicine used for treating diabetes. This page on the eMedTV site explains how this form of insulin works, lists some of its potential side effects, and offers information on how to inject the drug.
Injection site skin reactions are potential side effects of NPH insulin/regular insulin. This eMedTV Web page also lists some of the potentially dangerous side effects that have been reported with NPH insulin/regular insulin (such as low blood sugar).
Diabetes can often be managed with NPH insulin/regular insulin. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how this medication works, lists off-label NPH insulin/regular insulin uses, and discusses the use of this form of insulin in children.
The dosage for NPH insulin/regular insulin is tailored for each individual person. This eMedTV resource provides general dosing guidelines for this medication and offers information on how to properly inject NPH insulin/regular insulin.
Reserpine, salicylates, and MAOIs may cause serious drug interactions with NPH insulin/regular insulin. As this eMedTV page explains, these interactions can increase the risk of low blood sugar, which quickly can become dangerous, possibly even fatal.
If you have liver disease, let your doctor know before you use NPH insulin/regular insulin. This eMedTV article offers more precautions and warnings with NPH insulin/regular insulin and includes information on who should not use this medication.
