Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine
Information about Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine
Insulin aspart + insulin aspart protamine uses
Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine is used in the treatment of diabetes.
How insulin aspart + insulin aspart protamine works
This is a combination of two insulin preparations:.
Common side effects of insulin aspart + insulin aspart protamine
Weight gain, Rash, Lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site), Itching, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Infusion site reaction, Headache, Pain, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Auto-antibody formation, Refraction anomalies, Diabetic retinopathy, Edema (swelling), Red spots or bumps, Hypersensitivity, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
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Expert advice for Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine
- Take it 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal.
- Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption as compared to other injection sites such as skin of the upper arms, thighs, or buttocks. After injection, the site of injection should not be massaged.
- Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site.
- Change to another type or brand of insulin should be done under strict medical supervision as it may require a change in dosage.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
- Do not share your insulin device with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.
- Opened vials / cartridges stay good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C).
Frequently asked questions for Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine
Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine
Q. How to take Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine?
Take Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine just before a meal. Eat your food within 10 mins after using Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine to avoid low blood sugar. Talk to your doctor if you are still not sure when to take Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine.
Q. How long will Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine take to act?
Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine starts working within 10 to 20 minutes after you take it and shows maximum effect between 1 to 4 hours after taking. Effect of Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine remains up to 24 hours.
Q. Which is the best area to inject Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine?
Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine is to be injected under the skin (subcutaneously). The best areas to give Insulin Aspart + Insulin Aspart Protamine are on your stomach, upper thigh, upper arm or buttocks.