- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Aug 23, 2023
Novorapid Penfill 100IU/ML
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Product Overview
Uses
Insulin aspart is prescribed to people with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, to help regulate their blood sugar levels.
Benefits
- -Rapid Action: Insulin aspart's quick onset of action helps control the post-meal rise in blood sugar levels.
- -Flexibility: It can be injected shortly before or even after a meal, offering more flexibility in meal planning.
- -Mimicking Natural Insulin Release: Its rapid action more closely resembles the body's natural insulin release in response to meals.
Side Effect
Common side effects include redness, swelling, or itching at the injection site.
How to use
Insulin aspart is typically injected subcutaneously, which means it's injected just under the skin using an insulin pen.
How It works
Insulin aspart works by helping glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream enter cells, where it can be used for energy. It promotes the uptake of glucose by cells, thereby reducing blood sugar levels.
Safety Advice for Novorapid Penfill 100IU/ML
HYPOGLYCEMIA
Like any insulin therapy, there is a risk of hypoglycemia when using insulin aspart. This risk is higher if the dose is too high or if meals are delayed or skipped.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should insulin aspart be stored?
Insulin aspart should be stored in the refrigerator until it's opened. Once a cartridge is in use, it can be kept at room temperature for a certain period (usually up to 28 days) as long as it's not exposed to extreme heat or sunlight.
What's the advantage of using insulin aspart over regular insulin?
Insulin aspart has a faster onset of action compared to regular human insulin. This means it more closely mimics the body's natural insulin release after meals, helping to control post-meal blood sugar spikes more effectively.