Expert advice for Actrapid Solution for Injection
Actrapid 100 IU/ml Solution for Injection helps to control blood glucose level and avoids long-term complications. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Actrapid 100 IU/ml Solution for Injection. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side-effect; learn how to identify and manage its symptoms (sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, headache) and teach your family as well. Take Actrapid 100 IU/ml Solution for Injection 45 to 60 minutes before a meal. Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites. Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site. Opened vials/cartridge are good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C).
Composition
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Human Insulin / Soluble Insulin (100IU) |
Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
Side Effect
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Common
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level), Injection site allergic reaction. |
How to works
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How Actrapid Solution for Injection works
Actrapid 100 IU/ml Solution for Injection is a short-acting insulin, starts working within 10-20 minutes after injection. It works similar to insulin produced by the body. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the liver. |