Actrapid 100IU Flexpen (3ml Each) is a short-acting insulin used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels after meals. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.Actrapid 100IU Flexpen (3ml Each) is normally prescribed along with a long-acting type of insulin or other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. It should be taken 20-30 minutes before a meal. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. It is only a part of the treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.ΓΒ Check your blood sugar levels regularly, keep track of your results and share them with your doctor. This is very important to work out the correct dose of the medicine for you.ΓΒ The most common side effect of this medicine include low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), injection site reactions, cold sweats, anxiety, shakiness, hunger, rapid heartbeat, headache, and nervousness. It may be seen if you do not eat right after a dose of this fast-acting insulin. To prevent this, it is important to always inject only the correct dose of medicine, have regular meals, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Drinking excessive alcohol can also lead to a fall in your blood sugar levels. Other side effects include reactions at the injection site like redness or swelling. Some people gain weight while taking insulin.ΓΒ Do not use this medicine when you have low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart problems before starting treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor as the dose may need to be changed.
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Alcohol:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Actrapid 100IU Flexpen (3ml Each).
Pregnancy:
Actrapid 100IU Flexpen (3ml Each) is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breastfeeding:
Actrapid 100IU Flexpen (3ml Each) is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
Actrapid 100IU Flexpen (3ml Each) should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Actrapid 100IU Flexpen (3ml Each) may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver:
Actrapid 100IU Flexpen (3ml Each) should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Actrapid 100IU Flexpen (3ml Each) may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.
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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youΓ’ΒΒre worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Weight gain
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Cold sweat
Anxiety
Shakiness
Hunger pangs
Fast heart rate
Headache
Nervousness
