Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml

About Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml

Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml is a rapid-acting human insulin analogue for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in both children (above two years of age) and adults. The active ingredient in Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml is insulin aspart. Diabetes is a medical condition where your body does not produce enough insulin to control your blood sugar level. Treatment with Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml helps to prevent complications from your diabetes.

When Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml is injected, it is extremely fast-acting and works rapidly to normalise blood sugar levels. It typically begins working after 10-20 minutes and will last for between 3 and 5 hours. Due to this short action, Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml should normally be taken in combination with intermediate-acting or long-acting insulin preparations. Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml works by ensuring rapid and consistent sugar control. Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml is a fast-acting form of insulin that helps lower blood sugar levels after food intake. Prevents the risk of having severe complications of diabetes. It stimulates the recovery of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus suppresses sugar production in the liver.

Your doctor will advise you on how to use Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml. It should be administered at least 5-10 minutes before the meal or within 20 minutes after you start having a meal. The common side effects of Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml are hypokalaemia (low potassium), hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level), local injection site reactions, lipodystrophy (fat deposition under the skin), rash, and pruritus (itch skin), which may occur at the injection site. Most of these side effects of Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml of your own. Let your doctor know about this, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml if you have any low blood glucose levels, kidney, liver, or heart problems, or problems with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. Along with Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml, you should take a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and maintain weight as your doctor advises. Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml is a cold chain medicine, so it must be stored in the refrigerator between 2-8 degrees Celsius; otherwise, its efficiency might get lost. Do not store it in the freezer of the fridge.

Uses of Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml

Diabetes (Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus)

Medicinal Benefits

Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml works by ensuring rapid and consistent sugar control. Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml is a fast-acting form of insulin that helps lower blood sugar levels after the intake of food. Prevents the risk of having severe complications of diabetes. It stimulates the recovery of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus suppresses sugar production in the liver. Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml helps in improving the glycaemic control, which in turn decreases the risk of progression of complications of diabetes like damage to the retina (retinopathy), damage to the kidney (nephropathy), impairment of nerve cells (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, diabetic foot ulcer and others. Besides this, Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml can be safely prescribed to the diabetic mother during pregnancy and lactation.

Directions for Use

Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml is administered 5-10 minutes before taking meal subcutaneously (SC) in the abdomen or thigh region. It can be also given intravenously (IV) with 0.9% sodium chloride infusion. However subcutaneous injection of Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml in the abdomen region ensures faster absorption compared to other injection sites. Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml is usually given once or twice daily when both rapid and prolonged effect of insulin is desired. In the initial requirement, the dose requirement is usually between 0.3 and 1.0 IU/kg per day. An injection of Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml should be followed within 30 minutes by a meal or snack containing sugar/glucose (carbohydrates). If you are not well trained to self-administer Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml, ask healthcare professional to administer it.Procedure for self-injecting insulin:•You should wash your hand first before injecting insulin.•Then roll the insulin bottle and wipe the bottle top.•Now pull the plunger of the syringe down to an appropriate number of units your doctor has prescribed.•Push the needle into the bottle and push syringe plunger down.•Now once again pull the plunger down to an appropriate number of units as prescribed by the doctor.•Pick the injection site and wipe it with an alcohol swab. Now, pinch up the skin and push the needle into the skin and then push the plunger in.•The needle should be kept under the skin for at least 6 seconds to make sure the entire dose is injected.•After injecting the insulin pull out the needle and dispose of the syringe safely. And then you can have a meal or snack.

Side Effects of Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml

• Hypokalaemia (low potassium)
• Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level)
• Local injection site reactions
• Lipodystrophy (fat deposition under the skin)
• Rash
• Pruritus (itchy skin)

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml is for subcutaneous (under the skin) use only and should never be administered intravenously (IV) or in the veins. If you are changing the brand of insulin or if you need to inject your insulin by another method, it should be done under strict medical supervision. Cases of heart failure were reported when pioglitazone was used with insulin, especially in patients at high risk of cardiac heart failure. The first symptoms of hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar level) may include symptoms like excessive thirst, dry mouth, increased frequency of urination, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, flushed dry skin, loss of appetite and acetone odour of the breath. You should closely monitor these symptoms. Symptoms like heart failure, weight gain and oedema (fluid deposition in tissue) should not be overruled. It is advisable not to consume alcohol as it may either increase or decrease your blood glucose level. Care should be taken while travelling across more than two time zones. Your doctor may adjust your insulin schedule. Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml may decrease the level of potassium, leading to a state of hypokalaemia that, if left untreated, may lead to respiratory paralysis, irregular heartbeat rhythm, coma and even death. Do not take Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml if you have any low blood glucose levels, kidney, liver, or heart problems, or problems with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml may have an interaction with drugs that may increase the risk of antiarrhythmic (disopyramide), hemorrheologic agents (pentoxifylline), antidiabetic (pramlintide), bleeding disorder drugs (octreotide), antipsychotic (propoxyphene, phenothiazines), female sex hormones (progestogen, oestrogen), thyroid hormones (levothyroxine), anti-asthmatics (albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), an antidepressant (fluoxetine, lithium), lipid-lowering pills (reserpine, niacin, clonidine, fenofibrate, guanethidine), pain killers (aspirin), antibiotics (isoniazid), blood sugar enhancing pills (glucagon), male hormone testosterone analogue (danazol), antibiotic (pentamidine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml may interact with an ayurvedic, homoeopathy, Unani, herbal supplements or OTC items. Tell your doctor if you are using these products. Try to avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml as it may increase or decrease your blood sugar level.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml should not be given to patients with kidney disease, liver disease, low blood sugar/glucose level (hypoglycaemia), and low potassium level (hypokalaemia).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

• ASPIRIN
• FUROSEMIDE
• METOPROLOL
• LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM

Safety Advice

• ALCOHOLUNSAFE – You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml to avoid unpleasant side-effects. Alcohol may either decrease or increase the blood sugar level which can be fatal.
• PREGNANCYSAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml can be used during pregnancy. Your insulin dose may need to be changed during pregnancy and after delivery.
• BREAST FEEDINGSAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml can be given safely to nursing mothers but only under the supervision of a physician.
• DRIVINGUNSAFE – Drive with caution, Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml usually causes drowsiness and affects driving ability. Your ability to concentrate and react may be reduced if you have hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).
• LIVERCAUTION – Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
• KIDNEYCAUTION – Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
• CHILDRENSAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Novorapid 100Iu/ ml Penfill 5 x 3 ml can be given safely to children provided; dose has to be prescribed by a child specialist.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

• Exercise may lower your body’s need for insulin during and sometimes after physical activity.
• Exercise may also speed up the effect of an insulin dose, especially if the exercise involves the area of the injection site (for example, the leg should not be used for injection just before running).
• Discuss with your doctor how to adjust your insulin regimen to accommodate exercise.
• Avoid eating sugar food and prefer food cooked food low in calories.
• When travelling across more than two time zones, you should talk to your doctor concerning adjustments in your insulin schedule.

Special Advise

• Your doctor may tell you to have a normal potassium level as prolonged administration causes a life-threatening condition of hypokalemia (low potassium).
• Always sterilize the injection site before administration of the drug.