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
Use Novorapid Flexpen as per as direction of doctor.
