Indications/Uses
Insulin aspart, a rapid-acting insulin, is prescribed to treat
diabetes requiring insulin.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Use insulin aspart exactly as instructed by your doctor
for it to be effective.
Inject insulin aspart under the skin before or after
meals, into a different place in your injection skin area
each time you use it. Your doctor will show you how to
inject yourself with insulin aspart and give you
instructions on how to change your injection site
regularly.
If you forget to use this medicine on schedule, check
your blood sugar and call your doctor to ask if you
should inject the missed dose.
Unless advised by your doctor, you must not double or
adjust dosage, or stop use even if you feel well.
Contraindications and Special Precautions
Inform your doctor or pharmacist:
- if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or
breast-feeding;
- if you have any of the following conditions: allergy,
kidney problem, liver problem, heart problem (heart
failure), adrenal problem, pituitary problem, thyroid
problem, infection;
- if you are using any other prescription or over-thecounter (OTC) medicines and dietary or
herbal supplements.
Keep a regular check-up schedule. You need to test for
blood sugar levels regularly and keep a record of your
blood sugar levels. Your doctor will show you how to
test; explain how to use the test results; advise you on
the tests needed to check and monitor your progress
while under treatment with this medicine. Your doctor
will also advise you on the proper diet, exercise, weight
control and care of eyes, foot, gums and teeth which
you have to follow closely to help control your blood
sugar levels.
Too low blood sugar levels can cause hypoglycemia. The
symptoms of hypoglycemia include nausea, headache,
fast heartbeat, irritability, chills, unusual sweating,
shaking, feeling hungry, vision changes, nervousness,
confusion, weakness, dizziness, drowsiness and fainting.
At the first sign of hypoglycemia, drink or eat something
containing sugar like glucose tablet, sugar, honey,
candy, orange juice or non-diet soda. If there is no
improvement in your condition, thereafter, seek
immediate medical help.
Inform your doctor when you are sick or under stress as
the frequency and dose of your insulin aspart injection
may have to be adjusted.
In case of travel across time zones, check with your
doctor on the timing of your injections.
Avoid alcohol while using this medicine.
If you need to undergo surgery or dental procedure,
inform your doctor or dentist that you are using this
medicine before going through it.
Side effects may possibly occur as with most medicines.
You may not experience any side effect; however, if you
experience any of these side effects with insulin aspart,
inform your doctor immediately, especially if they
become severe or persistent: rash, itching, redness or
swelling at the injection site; nausea, headache, fast
heartbeat, irritability, chills, unusual sweating, shaking,
feeling hungry, vision changes, nervousness, confusion,
weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, wheezing,
muscle cramps or weakness and allergic reactions such
as hives, difficulty breathing and swelling of the face,
lips, tongue or throat.
If you experience drowsiness, dizziness or vision
problems, you should not drive, operate machinery or
perform any activity which will need you to be alert or
to see clearly.
The side effects mentioned here are not complete and
others may occur. If you observe other side effects or
reactions, call your doctor for advice.
Do not share your medicine with others even if you
have the same disease symptoms.
Storage
Store unopened insulin aspart in its carton in the
refrigerator. Do not freeze and do not use frozen insulin
aspart.
Once opened, keep insulin aspart in the refrigerator or
at room temperature in a cool dry place, protected from
heat and moisture. Keep inside the carton to protect
from light. Check with your pharmacist how long your
particular brand may be used once opened.
Keep this medicine out of childrens reach. Discard it
properly when it is expired or no longer needed
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