Apidra 100IU/ml Solution for Injection

Apidra 100IU/ml Solution for Injection 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 effects of this medicine include hypoglycemia, allergic reactions, injection site reactions, lipodystrophy, itching, rash, and upper respiratory tract infections. To prevent these, it is important to always inject the correct dose of medicine, have regular meals (do not skip), and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.

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.

• Diabetes

• Apidra 100IU/ml Solution for Injection helps to control blood sugar level and avoid long-term complications.
• You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines along with Apidra 100IU/ml Solution for Injection.
• 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 it 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).