Apidra 100IU Cartridge is used to improve blood sugar control in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It’s a fast-acting type of insulin that helps to lower blood sugar levels after meals and reduce the chances of developing serious complications of diabetes.

Apidra 100IU Cartridge 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 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. It is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

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.

The most common side effect of this medicine is low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). To prevent this, it's important to always inject the correct dose of medicine only, 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 allergy at the injection site like redness, swelling, or hard lumps (lipodystrophy). Some people gain weight while taking insulin.

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 consult their doctor before using it.

Uses of Apidra Solution for Injection

Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2)

Side effects of Apidra Solution for Injection

Common

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level)
Injection site allergic reaction
Itching
Rash
Skin thickening or pits at the injection site (Lipodystrophy)

How to use Apidra Solution for Injection

Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.

How Apidra Solution for Injection works

Apidra 100IU Cartridge is a fast-acting insulin, starts working within 10-20 minutes after injection. It works similar to insulin produced by the body. Insulin facilitates reuptake of glucose in muscle and fat cell and also block the release of glucose from the liver.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Apidra 100IU Cartridge.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Apidra 100IU Cartridge may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Apidra 100IU Cartridge 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

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

Apidra 100IU Cartridge should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Apidra 100IU Cartridge may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.

Liver

CAUTION

Apidra 100IU Cartridge should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Apidra 100IU Cartridge may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised.

What if you forget to take Apidra Solution for Injection?

If you have missed a dose of Apidra 100IU Cartridge, your blood sugar level may become too high (hyperglycemia). Check your blood sugar and then take the next dose accordingly.

Alternate Brands

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Apidra 100IU Cartridge

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Quick Tips

Take it 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal.
Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site.
Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites.
Do not use if the preparation is no longer clear and colorless or if it contains particles.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side effect. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly.
Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremors, weakness, and anxiety.
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).

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Apidra with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Amiloride

Brand(s): Amiur

SERIOUS

Beclometasone

Brand(s): Becoride, Rhinase, Bevent

SERIOUS

Betamethasone

Brand(s): Densol, Catrisol, Betaforte

SERIOUS

Chlorthalidone

Brand(s): Chlornol

SERIOUS

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Patient Concerns

Can you interpret and let me know c peptide result if that's normal. I am type 1 diabetic and I doubt this test

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathologist

Dear PATIENT you for sharing your reports with me. C Peptide levels are generally high in type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance while levels are generally low in type 1 diabetes. The values can also vary depending upon anti diabetic or insulin medicine if you are taking. Please consult a diabetologist for the exact interpretation.

I have type 2 diabetes. Need to know economic alternative for Jalra 50mg. Already following germe forte 2mg. Also need alternative for ivepred.

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Diabetes Specialist

Almost all alternatives of good company are of same priceYou need to change saltDiabetes Ireland is delighted to hear of the Harvard success and congratulate Professor Melton and colleagues on figuring out the complex series of steps necessary to turn stem cells into beta cells. Hopefully, they can negotiate the regulations for mass production so that an abundant supply of beta cells is available an new and innovative methods will be developed to cure/treat Type 1 diabetes. Type I diabetes is an autoimmune condition whereby the body kills off its own beta (insulin producing) cells resulting in the need for daily insulin administration through the skin. Replacing beta cells in the first step towards a cure, but the replaced beta cells need to be protected from the body?s autoimmune response. This means protecting them in a coating or taking drugs to prevent the response (possible worse side effects than diabetes).

What is the difference between diabetes type one and type twoTablet tranjenta 5 mg safe hai kya

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Diabetes Specialist

Type 1 diabetes used to be known as insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM), or juvenile-onset diabetes as it often begins in childhood. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the immune system wrongly identifies and subsequently attacks the pancreatic cells that produce insulin, leading to little or no insulin production. Type 2 diabetes used to be known as non-insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM) and adult onset diabetes, but it is increasingly common in children, largely due to children being more likely to be obese or overweight. In this condition, the body usually still produces some insulin, but this is not enough to meet demand and the body's cells do not properly respond to the insulin. The latter effect is called insulin resistance, where persistently elevated blood glucose has caused cells to be overexposed to insulin, making them less responsive or unresponsive to the hormonal messenger.

My wife is a type one diabetic since last 3yrs now She is on insluin three times a day some times her sugar suddenly reduse to 50 what precaution should be taken to avoid such condition in futureWe also have a baby girl one year old now Is type 1 diabetes genetically transferred to babies

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Diabetes Specialist

Diabetic education needed. Consult a diabetic educator or diabatologist and understand the management of diabetes, which is not possible in online. Hariditic chances are there , but not necessary. So keep watching.

I m suffering from type 1 diabetes and my weight getting lose day by day and feel so weak plz guide me what i do to remove these problems

Dr. Shikha Mishra

Dietician

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,egg,sprouts,paneer homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your. Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on [email protected] do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardio or weights

Having type 1 diabetes since last 10 years. Had four occurrence of pyelonephritis in last three years. since last 7 days having dependent edema. what medication should I take.Also please tell me do's and don'ts regarding my food intake

Dr. Shikha Mishra

Dietician

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,sprouts,idly,curd eggs,sprouts homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your sugar consumption to 2 spoon per day. Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on [email protected] do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardio

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User Feedback

Patients taking Apidra 100IU Cartridge

Thrice A Day

89%

Twice A Day

Once A Day

What are you using Apidra Solution for Injection for?

Type 2 diabet*

54%

Type 1 diabet*

46%

*Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Type 1 diabetes mellitus

How much was the improvement?

Average

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Excellent

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What were the side-effects while using Apidra 100IU Cartridge?

Weight gain

25%

Hypoglycemia *

25%

No Side Effec*

25%

Injection sit*

25%

*Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), No Side Effect, Injection site allergic reaction

How do you take Apidra Solution for Injection?

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50%

Empty stomach

30%

With or witho*

20%

*With or without food

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FAQs

Q. I am taking pioglitazone for diabetes. Can I take Apidra with it?

You have to be extra careful if you are taking both pioglitazone and glulisine. Pioglitazone can cause fluid retention in your body, especially when used in combination with insulin. You may develop symptoms and signs of heart failure or if you already have heart failure, it may get aggravated. Take the advice of your doctor.

Q. I started using Apidra recently and was told to not inject into the same spot over and over again. Why?

If you use the same spot repeatedly, your body reacts by creating changes in the fatty tissue just under the skin. It can either cause lipodystrophy or lipohypertrophy. In lipodystrophy, the fat tissue becomes thin and creates a pit under the skin. Whereas, in lipohypertrophy, a little extra fat tissue grows at the frequently used injection spot and creates a lump just under the skin. Either one of these will change the absorption time of insulin resulting in delayed action. Also, many people do not like the way these lumps and pittings look.

Q. What if I accidentally inject Apidra into a muscle?

You should learn to correctly inject insulin just beneath the skin, by pinching up some skin and fat. Injecting Apidra into a muscle would make its absorption even more rapid. As a result, the chance of having a serious episode of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar would increase.

Q. I have been taking metoprolol for high blood pressure for a long time. Do I need to be careful about anything if I have started glulisine now?

Yes, you need to be careful because symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) like increased heart rate may not be noticed by you. Keep a regular check on your blood sugar and consult your doctor if the problem persists.

Q. Can Apidra be stopped once started?

It depends on whether you have type I diabetes mellitus (body does not produce insulin) or type II (body does not respond to insulin). With type I, insulin is the only treatment available, and you cannot stop it. With type II diabetes mellitus, you may be able to go off insulin if you can get your blood sugar under control with proper diet and exercise. Always consult the doctor in case you want to stop Apidra.

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Powers AC, D’Alessio D. Endocrine Pancreas and Pharmacotherapy of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1251.
Nolte MS. Pancreatic hormones and antidiabetic drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 733.
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