Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection

About Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml

Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml contains human insulin used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects how the body processes glucose. In Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, the body does not produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. On the other hand, in Diabetes Mellitus type 2, either the body stops producing enough insulin (a hormone that helps lower blood sugar levels), or there is resistance to insulin action.

Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml works similarly to the insulin produced by the body. Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml stops the liver from producing more sugar and also helps move the sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it can be used for energy. Thereby, Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml helps control blood sugar levels.

Your doctor will advise you on how to use Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml. In some cases, you may experience injection site reactions like redness or swelling. You may also experience symptoms of hypoglycaemia and low blood sugar) such as cold sweat, cool pale skin, nervousness or tremor, anxious feeling, unusual tiredness or weakness, confusion, difficulty in concentration, drowsiness, excessive hunger, temporary vision changes, headache, nausea, and palpitation (very high heartbeat). Most of these side effects of Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 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 Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml on your own as it may increase blood sugar levels. Do not take the Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml if you have low blood glucose levels, kidney, liver, or heart problems. Along with the Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml, you should take a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and maintain weight as your doctor advises. Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml is a cold chain medicine, so it must be stored in the refrigerator between 2-8 degrees Celsius; otherwise, its efficiency might decrease. Do not freeze.

Uses of Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml

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

Medicinal Benefits

Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml works by ensuring rapid and consistent sugar control. It facilitates the reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus suppresses sugar production in the liver. It helps to decrease blood sugar levels after the intake of meals. It prevents the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes. Besides this, Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml can be safely prescribed during the pregnancy as well as lactation stage. Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml helps in improving the glycaemic control, which in turn decreases the risk of progression of complications of diabetes like damage of the retina (retinopathy), impairment of kidney (nephropathy), impairment of nerve cells (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, diabetic foot ulcer and others.

Directions for Use

Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml should be administered subcutaneously in the abdomen or thigh region. If you are not well trained to self-administer Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml, ask a healthcare professional to administer it. Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml should never be administered intravenously or in the vein.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml

• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels)
• Injection site reactions (redness, swelling)

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml is for subcutaneous use only and should never be administered intravenously (IV) or in the veins. Cases of heart failure have been reported when pioglitazone was used with insulin, especially in patients who are 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. Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 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 Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml if you have any low blood glucose levels, kidney, liver, or heart problems.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml may have an interaction with anti-depressants (phenelzine, iproniazid, isocarboxazid, nialamide, imipramine, desipramine, tranylcypromine, moclobemide), anti-Parkinson’s drug (selegiline), antibiotic (linezolid), (lithium, tryptophan), migraines drug (sumatriptan), pain killer (tramadol), anti-ulcer (cimetidine, lansoprazole, omeprazole), anti-fungal (fluconazole), anti-stroke pills (ticlopidine), blood-thinners (warfarin, dipyridamole, and phenprocoumon), antimalarial (mefloquine), heart-related drug (flecainide, propafenone), and medicines that decrease blood levels of potassium or magnesium, as these increase the risk of life-threatening heart rhythm disorder. Besides this, the use of oral antidiabetic pills like pramlintide acetate and antibiotics (pentamidine) may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level).

Drug-Food Interactions: Limit or avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml as it may increase or decrease your blood sugar level.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml should not be given to patients with kidney disease, liver disease, low potassium level (hypokalaemia), and low blood sugar/glucose level (hypoglycaemia).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

• PHENELZINE
• IPRONIAZID
• ISOCARBOXAZID
• NIALAMIDE
• IMIPRAMINE
• DESIPRAMINE
• TRANYLCYPROMINE
• MOCLOBEMIDE
• SELEGILINE
• LINEZOLID
• LITHIUM
• TRYPTOPHAN
• SUMATRIPTAN
• TRAMADOL
• CIMETIDINE
• LANSOPRAZOLE
• OMEPRAZOLE
• FLUCONAZOLE
• TICLOPIDINE
• WARFARIN
• DIPYRIDAMOLE
• PHENPROCOUMON
• MEFLOQUINE
• FLECAINIDE
• PROPAFENONE
• PENTAMIDINE

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL UNSAFE – You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml to avoid unpleasant side-effects. Alcohol may either decrease or increase the blood sugar level which can be fatal.   PREGNANCY SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant as a dose adjustment may be required. The amount of insulin you need usually falls during the first three months of pregnancy and increases for the remaining six months. If you are breast-feeding, you may need to alter your insulin intake or diet.   BREAST FEEDING SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Please inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding as a dose adjustment may be required.   DRIVING CAUTION – Drive with caution, Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 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).   LIVER CAUTION – Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 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.   KIDNEY CAUTION – Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 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.   CHILDREN SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 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 for some time after the physical activity.
• Exercise may also speed up the effect of an insulin dose, especially if the exercise involves the area of injection site (for example, the leg should not be used for injection just prior to running).
• Discuss with your doctor how you should adjust your insulin regimen to accommodate exercise.
• Avoid eating sugar food and prefer food cooked food low in calories.
• When travelling across more than 2 time zones, you should talk to your doctor concerning adjustments in your insulin schedule.

Special Advise

• You should normally inject Eglucent Rapid 100IU/ml Injection 3 ml within 15 minutes of a meal.
• Always use a new sterile needle for each injection.