APIDRA INJ - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions for APIDRA INJ and its Constituents
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Rare Side-Effects
9 Disease Interactions
10 Technical Classification
11 Available Alternatives for APIDRA INJ
- 11.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 11.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

APIDRA INJ is a Schedule G drug.

APIDRA INJ is composed of: INSULIN ASPART (100 IU)

Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin aspart is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours. Insulin aspart is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. insulin aspart is sometimes used together with a long-acting or intermediate-acting insulin. Insulin aspart is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.
Insulin aspart is also used to treat type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Usage

INSULIN ASPART is generally used to treat: Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

APIDRA INJ is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for APIDRA INJ and its Constituents

Avoid changing the type of insulin, without health care provider’s advice. It may harm liver or kidney functions. Monitor serum glucose, potassium, electrolytes, HbA1c and lipid profile regularly. Precautions should be taken during concomitant illness especially infections low level potassium in blood. Change the injection site within the same area. Developing a fever or infection, eating significantly more than prescribed, or missing your dose of insulin may cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver disease, nerve problems, adrenal, pituitary or thyroid problems, diabetic ketoacidosis, alcoholism, smoking habit, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

INSULIN ASPART over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Confusion, Eyes Blurred Vision, Mouth Tingling, Slurred Speech, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

INSULIN ASPART : Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Dizziness, Hands Tingling, Frequent Urination

Rare Side-Effects

INSULIN ASPART : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

INSULIN ASPART can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Hypokalemia, Adrenal Insufficiency, Malnutrition, Neuropathy, Panhypopituitarism, Anorexia Nervosa

Technical Classification

INSULIN ASPART is categorized as: INSULIN / ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for APIDRA INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

APIDRA 100 IU CARTRIDGE	INR 2365 for 5 CARTRIGES	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
APIDRA 100 IU INJ	INR 907.59 for 10 ML INJECTION	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
APIDRA INJ	INR 1048 for 10 ML INJECTION	INSULIN ASPART 100 IU
APIDRA SOLOSTAR 100 IU DISP-PEN	INR 601.43 for 3 ML DISPOSABLE PEN	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
INSULIN ASPART		INSULIN ASPART

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

APIDRA SOLOSTAR 300IU INJ	INR 601.43 for 3 ML INJECTION	INSULIN ASPART 300.0 IU
APIDRA SOLOSTAR INJ	INR 550 for 3 ML INJECTION	INSULIN ASPART 100 IU/ML
INSULIN GLULISINE		INSULIN ASPART
INSUMAN COMB 25 3ML CARTRIDGE	INR 1254 for 5 CARTRIGES	INSULIN ASPART 75.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 25.0 %
INSUMAN COMB 50%/50% CARTRIDGE 3ML	INR 1140 for 5 CARTRIGES	INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
NOVOMIX 30 100IU FLEXPEN	INR 672.44 for 3 ML FLEXPEN	INSULIN ASPART 70.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 30.0 %
NOVOMIX 30 100IU PENFILL 3 ML	INR 2650 for 5 PENFILLS	INSULIN ASPART 70.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 30.0 %
NOVOMIX 30 INJ	INR 555.74 for 3 ML FLEXPEN	INSULIN ASPART 70 %, INSULIN ASPART 30 %
NOVOMIX 50 100IU FLEXPEN	INR 677.6 for 3 ML FLEXPEN	INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
NOVOMIX 50 3ML PENFILL	INR 2890 for 5 PENFILLS	INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %, INSULIN ASPART 50.0 %
NOVOMIX-30 FLEXPEN	INR 555.74 for 3 ML FLEXPEN	INSULIN ASPART 70 %, INSULIN ASPART 30 %
NOVOMIX-30 PENFILL	INR 2211.65 for 3 ML PENFIL	INSULIN ASPART 70 %, INSULIN ASPART 30 %
NOVORAPID 100IU CARTRIDGE	INR 477 for 3 ML CARTRIDGE	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
NOVORAPID 100IU FLEXPEN	INR 673.93 for 3 ML FLEXPEN	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
NOVORAPID 100IU INJ	INR 1750 for 10 ML INJECTION	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU
NOVORAPID 100IU/ML CARTRIDGE	INR 2650 for 5 CARTRIGES	INSULIN ASPART 100.0 IU/ML
NOVORAPID FLEXPEN	INR 555.74 for 3 ML FLEXPEN	INSULIN ASPART 100 IU
NOVORAPID VIAL	INR 1450 for 10 ML INJECTION	INSULIN ASPART 100 IU
RYZODEG FLEXTOUCH INJ	INR 1700 for 3ML FLEXPEN	INSULIN ASPART 2.56 MG, INSULIN ASPART 1.05 MG
RYZODEG FLEXTOUCH PEN	INR 1700 for 3 ML PEN	INSULIN ASPART 70.0 IU, INSULIN ASPART 30.0 IU