Apidra 100IU Cartridge 3ml
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APIDRA 100IU CARTRIDGE contains Insulin glulisine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidiabetics. It is used in the management of diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents and children aged 6 years and above.
Diabetes mellitus is a disease where the body does not produce enough insulin to control the level of blood sugar. Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, irritability, blurred vision, slow-healing sores and frequent infections.
APIDRA 100IU CARTRIDGE is not recommended for use if you have hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar). APIDRA 100IU CARTRIDGE should be used with caution in patients with liver, kidney and heart disease, stroke and hypothyroidism. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
APIDRA 100IU CARTRIDGE should be used with caution in pregnant women and breastfeeding women. APIDRA 100IU CARTRIDGE is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age. It should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before receiving APIDRA 100IU CARTRIDGE.
The most common side effects of receiving APIDRA 100IU CARTRIDGE are low blood sugar, skin and allergic reactions at the injection site (such as reddening, unusually intense pain on injection, itching, hives, swelling or inflammation). Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
Uses:
- To manage diabetes mellitus
Directions of Use
Use APIDRA 100IU CARTRIDGE as advised by the physician. It should be taken shortly (0-15 minutes) before or soon after meals. It is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) in the abdominal wall, the thigh or the upper arm.
It may also be given into the vein (intravenously) in the abdominal wall by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your lifestyle and the results of your blood sugar (glucose) tests and your previous insulin usage.
Do not stop APIDRA 100IU CARTRIDGE without speaking to a doctor. Otherwise, this could lead to severe hyperglycaemia (very high blood sugar) and ketoacidosis (build-up of acid in the blood because the body is breaking down fat instead of sugar).
Side effects
Stop receiving APIDRA 100IU CARTRIDGE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
