Medicine : Insumin

Name:Insumin
Type:Capsule
Manufacturer:Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Generic Use:Alpha Lipoic Acid , Chromium , Methylcobalamin
Composition:Alpha Lipoic Acid(150mg) , Chromium(200mcg) , Methylcobalamin(750mcg)
Substitutes:insumin , insumin , insumin


Generic ( Alpha Lipoic Acid )


Typical use Of Alpha Lipoic Acid :Antioxidant, As A Supplement For Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Neuropathy, Vascular Disease, Cognitive Decline And Dementia
Mechanism of action of Alpha Lipoic Acid :Alpha Lipoic Acid Acts As A Potent Antioxidant And Neutralizes The Reactive Oxygen And Nitrogen Species. Further, It Initiates More Antioxidant Processes In The Body. It Helps To Prevent Certain Kinds Of Cell Damage In The Body, And Also Maintains The Level Of Essential Vitamins Such As Vitamin E And Vitamin C. Alpha Lipoic Acid Also Acts As Blood Glucose Lowering Agent By Binding To The Insulin Receptor In The Body Which Leads To Increase Glucose Utilization.
Drug Interaction of Alpha Lipoic Acid :Alpha Lipoic Acid May Cause Low Sugar Levels In Diabetic Patients On Insulin Therapy Or Other Oral Anti-diabetic Medications. Alpha Lipoic Acid When Taken Together With Biotin, Results In Lower Blood Levels Of Both Nutrients. Avoid Taking Levothyroxine And Other Thyroid Medications With Alpha Lipoic Acid. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Alpha Lipoic Acid :Allergic Reaction Such As Rashes And Itching, Abdominal Pain, Urge To Vomit (nausea), Vomiting, Diarrhea, And Dizziness (vertigo).

INTERACTIONS OF ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

How Alpha Lipoic Acid will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Alpha Lipoic Acid will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Alpha Lipoic Acid

No Studies Found





Generic ( Chromium )


Typical use Of Chromium :Chromium Deficiency, Which Is Very Rare.Used In Very Sick Patients With Improrper Nutrition.
Mechanism of action of Chromium :Chromium Is A Mineral That Humans Require In Trace Amounts
Drug Interaction of Chromium :Tell Your Doctor Of All Prescription And Nonprescription Medication You May Use. Do Not Start Or Stop Any Medicine Without Doctor Or Pharmacist Approval.
Side effects of Chromium :Nausea, Stomach Upset, Skin Rash, Acute Toxicity.

INTERACTIONS OF CHROMIUM

How Chromium will impact on Pregnancy ?

Experiences Of Drug Use And Evidence From Studies In Pregnant Women Have Shown Risk To Fetus. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Chromium will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Possibly Unsafe: Evidence From Studies In Breastfeeding Women Show That There Is A Definite Risk Of Side Effects To The Breastfed Infants. However, Use Of The Drug In Breastfeeding Women Is Acceptable In Spite Of The Risk To The Infants, If The Drug Is Needed In A Life-threatening Situation Or For A Serious Disease For Which Safer Drugs Cannot Be Used Or Are Ineffective. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Chromium

No Studies Found





Generic ( Methylcobalamin )


Typical use Of Methylcobalamin :To Prevent And Treat Vitamin B12 Deficiency Causing That Causes Anemia As Well As Nerve Damage With Numbness, Tingling, Pain In Various Neurological Disorders.
Mechanism of action of Methylcobalamin :Methylcobalamin Is An Active Form Of Vitamin B12. It Is Required For The Proper Function And Development Of The Brain, Nerves, Blood Cells, And Many Other Parts Of The Body.
Drug Interaction of Methylcobalamin :Methylcobalamin May Interact With Chloramphenicol, Colchicine, Antibiotics (neomycin), Aminosalicylic Acid, And Medicines Used For Stomach And Intestine Disorders (H2 Blockers, Proton Pump Inhibitors).
Side effects of Methylcobalamin :Methylcobalamin May Cause Diarrhea, Loss Of Appetite, Urge To Vomit, And Vomiting.

INTERACTIONS OF METHYLCOBALAMIN

How Methylcobalamin will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Methylcobalamin will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Methylcobalamin

No Studies Found