Points of interest:
* Novorapid Flexpen is given by injection under the skin in the abdominal (belly) wall, the thigh, the upper arm, the shoulder or the buttock.
* Novorapid Flexpen is usually given immediately before a meal, although it may be given after a meal if necessary.
* Be aware of the signs of hypoglycemia (sweating, confusion, rapid heartbeat, blurred vision, shakiness, anxiety, headache, dizziness, weakness).
* Rotate injection sites to prevent damage to the tissue under the skin.
* If you experience hypoglycemia, consume glucose or simple carbohydrate (e.g. candies, soft drinks, sugar, honey), once your blood glucose returns to normal, eat a snack or a meal.
* Insulin is usually injected under the skin; pinch the skin to reduce the chance of injecting a blood vessel.
Side effects of Novorapid Flexpen:
* Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia).
* Disturbed vision.
* Swollen joints.
Cautions:
* Adjustment of dose may be necessary if patients undertake increased physical activity or change their usual meal plan.
* Take care if you have trouble with your kidneys or liver, or with your adrenal, pituitary or thyroid glands.
Interactions of Novorapid Flexpen:
* Beta blockers: signs of hypoglycemia can be masked when beta blockers given with insulin.
* ACEI: the effect of insulin can be enhanced by ACEI.
Indications:
* Novorapid FlexPen used for diabetes mellitus.
Size :
5*3 ml
Made In:
Argentina