INSULIN NOVORAPID PENFILL

Insulin NovoRapid Penfill

What NovoRapid is and what it is used?

NovoRapid is a modern insulin (insulin analogue) with quick effect. Modern insulins are improved versions of human insulin. NovoRapid is used to treat diabetes mellitus in adults, children and adolescents aged 2 to 17 years. NovoRapid will start to lower your blood sugar 10-20 minutes after injection, the maximum effect between 1 and 3 hours and the effect lasts for 3-5 hours. Because of its short duration of action, NovoRapid should be used in combination with intermediate or long-acting insulin preparations.

Before using NovoRapid

Do not use NovoRapid

1. If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to insulin aspart or any of the other ingredients not use NovoRapid
2. If you suspect hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
3. If the cartridge or the device containing the cartridge is dropped, damaged or crushed
4. If stored correctly or been frozen
5. If insulin does not appear water clear and colorless.

Before using NovoRapid

Check the label to make sure it is the right type of insulin

Always check the cartridge, including the rubber plunger (stopper). Do not use if damaged or if there is a gap between the rubber plunger and the white label band. Return it to your dealer. Look at the instructions for use of the injection device for further instructions. Disinfect the rubber membrane with a medicinal swab with disinfectant. Always use a new needle for each injection to prevent contamination.

Take special care with NovoRapid.If you have problems with your kidneys or liver, or with your adrenal, pituitary or thyroid glands.For more than usual or if you want to change your usual diet, as this can affect blood sugar levels. If you’re sick  carry on taking your insulin and consult your doctor .When traveling abroad: traveling over time zones may affect your insulin travel. NovoRapid can be used in demos instead of soluble human insulin when a rapid onset of action may be beneficial. For example, when it is difficult to dose to the infant feeding. There is no clinical experience with NovoRapid in children under 2 years. So use NovoRapid in children below this age, if your doctor specifically told you. As with all insulin preparations in patients with elderly and patients with renal or hepatic impairment should intensify monitoring of glucose and insulin aspart dosage should be adjusted individually.

Taking other medicines

Some medicines affect the way glucose works in your body and can affect your insulin dose. The most common medicines which may affect your insulin treatment are listed below. Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. In particular, you should tell your doctor if you use any drug that affects blood sugar levels, as described below. If you take any of the below medicine your blood sugar may fall (hypoglycaemia):

Other medicines for diabetes

• Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (used to treat depression)
• Beta-blockers (used to treat high blood pressure)
• Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (used to treat certain heart conditions or high blood pressure)
• Salicylates (used to relieve pain and reduce fever) Anabolic steroids (such as testosterone)
• Sulfonamides (used to treat infections).

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