Mixtard Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Mixtard Injection

Generic nameHuman insulin (isophane and soluble insulin mix)
Drug classInsulin used to treat diabetes
FormsSuspension for injection (vials), Cartridges (Penfill), Pre-filled pens (InnoLet or FlexPen)

Mixtard is a suspension for injection that contains human insulin. It is available as vials, cartridges (Penfill) or pre-filled pens (InnoLet or FlexPen). It contains both fast-acting (soluble) and long-acting (isophane) insulin in different ratios depending on the strength (Mixtard 30, 40, or 50).