Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each)

Explore detailed information about Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each), a medication containing Insulin Glulisine (100IU) from the trusted Sanofi India Ltd brand. Discover its primary uses for Diabetes and delve deeper into its specific details to understand how Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each) can play a role in your health and well-being. Add it to your wishlist or compare it with other products.

MRP: ₹ 4185
Packing: 5.0 Solution for Injection in 1 box
Salt Combination: Insulin Glulisine (100IU)
Brand: Sanofi India Ltd
Uses: Diabetes

Description

Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each) is used to improve blood sugar control in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
It is 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 (3ml Each) 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 Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each) 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each) should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each) may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each) should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each) may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.
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.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each) during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each) is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each).
Drug Action:	Rapid-Acting Insulin Analogues
Therapeutic class:	ANTI DIABETIC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Insulin analogue

Uses of Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each)

Diabetes

Missed Doses

If you have missed a dose of Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each), your blood sugar level may become too high (hyperglycemia). Check your blood sugar and then take the next dose accordingly.

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Apidra 100IU Cartridge (3ml Each)

Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Allergic reaction
Injection site reactions (pain
swelling
redness)
Lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site)
Itching
Rash
Upper respiratory tract infection

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Alternate Medicines

Apidra 100IU/ml Solution for Injection

MRP: ₹ 1687

Packing: 10.0 ml in 1 vial

Salts: Insulin Glulisine (100IU)

Brand: Sanofi India Ltd

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