drugfactindex

USES
Insuling aspart is used to treat diabetes mellitus. It works by helping sugar (glucose) get
into cells. Insulin aspart is a faster acting insulin and works for a shorter period of time.
It is usually used in combinatin with a medium or long-acting insulin medication.
Controlling high blood sugars helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease,
circulation problems and blindness.

SIDE EFFECTS
Injection site reaction include pain, redness and irritation. If any of these persist or
worsen contact your healthcare professional.
Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious side effects of low blood
sugars (hypoglycemia) occur: fainting, cold swerat, shaking/tremors, unusually fast
heart beat, headache, slurred speech or seizures.

Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious sided effects of high
blood sugars (hyperglycemia)occur: unusual drowsiness, confusion, rapid breathing,
fruity breath odor, increased urination, unusual thirst.

Seek medical attention if any of these symptoms of allergic reaction occur. Some
symptoms are: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing.

PRECAUTIONS
Tell your doctor if you have any of these in your medical history: kidney problems, liver
problems, nerve disease (diabetic neuropathy), thyroid problems or any allergies
especially to other insulin products.

Fever, serious infections or injuries, emotional stress or major surgery may cause your
blood sugars to increase and make this medication less effective temporarily. Consult
your health care professional for details and a treatment plan.
The elderly may be more sensitive to its effect on their blood sugars. This product
should only be used when absolutely necessary during pregnancy. It is not known
whether this medication passes into breast milk. Discuss the use of this product with
your health care professional.

DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor if you use any other prescription medications or over the counter
medications especially: other insulin products (regular, NPH), oral diabetes medications
(glyberide pioglitazone) ACE inhibitors (enalapril lisinopril), beta-blockers (metoprolol,
propranolol), dispoyramide, fibrates (clofibrate, gemfibrozil),niacin, fluoxetine, MAO
inhibitors (furazolidone, isocarboxazid,linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine,
procarbazine,selegiline, tranylcypromine) propoxyphene, salicylates(aspirin) octreotide,
sulfa antibiotics(sulfamethoxazole) corticosteroids (prednisone), danazol, "water
pills"(furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), sympathomimetic drugs (albuterol, epinephrine)
isoniazid, certain psychiatric medicines (phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine),
somatropin, thyroid medicine, estrogens and progestins(including birth control pills),
clonidine, lithium, pentamidine, guanethidine, reserpine.

MISSED DOSE
It is very important not to miss any doses. Follow your prescription regimen exactly.
Discuss with your healthcare professional what you should do if you miss a dose.

STORAGE
Store unopened vial/cartridges in the refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees (2 and 8
degrees C) away from light. Do not freeze. If refrigeration is not possible, this
medication can be stored at temperatures less than 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) for 28
days.

USES
Insulin glargine is used to treat diabetes mellitus. It works by helping sugar (glucose)
get into cells but has a more long-acting (over 24 hours) effect. Controlling high blood
sugars helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and
blindness.

SIDE EFFECTS
Injection site reaction( pain, redness, irritation) may occur.
Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious side effects of low blood
sugars (hypoglycemia) occur: fainting, cold sweat, shaking/tremors, unusually fast
heart beat, headache, slurred speech or seizures.

Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious sided effects of high
blood sugars (hyperglycemia)occur: unusual drowsiness, confusion, rapid breathing,
fruity breath odor, increased urination, unusual thirst.

Seek medical attention if any of these symptoms of allergic reaction occur. Some
symptoms are: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing.

PRECAUTIONS
Tell your doctor if you have any of these in your medical history: kidney problems, liver
problems, nerve disease (diabetic neuropathy), thyroid problems or any allergies
especially to other insulin products. Fever, serious infections or injuries, emotional
stress or major surgery may cause your blood sugars to increase and make this
medication less effective temporarily. Consult your health care professional for details
and a treatment plan. The elderly may be more sensitive to its effect on their blood
sugars. This product should only be used when absolutely necessary during
pregnancy. It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk. Discuss the
use of this product with your health care professional.

DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor if you use any other prescription medications or over the counter
medications especially: other insulin products (regular, NPH), oral diabetes
medications (glyberide pioglitazone) ACE inhibitors (enalapril lisinopril), beta-blockers
(metoprolol,propranolol), dispoyramide, fibrates (clofibrate, gemfibrozil) fluoxetine, MAO
inhibitors (furazolidone, isocarboxazid,linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine,
selegiline, tranylcypromine) propoxyphene, salicylates (aspirin) octreotide, sulfa
antibiotics (sulfamethoxazole) corticosteroids (prednisone) danazol, diuretics,
sympathomimetic drugs (albuterol, epinephrine) isoniazid, certain psychiatric medicines
(phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine), somatropin, thyroid medicine, estrogens and
progestins(including birth control pills), clonidine, lithium, pentamidine, guanethidine,
reserpine. Drinking alcohol may affect your blood sugar levels.

Do not start or stop any medications without your healthcare professionals approval!

MISSED DOSE
It is very important not to miss any doses. Follow your prescription regimen exactly.
Discuss with your healthcare professional what you should do if you miss a dose.

STORAGE
Store unopened vial/cartridges in the refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees (2 and 8
degrees C). Do not freeze. After the medication is opened, you may store it in the
refrigerator or at room temperature. It must be discarded after 28 days. If you store an
unopened vial/cartridge at room temperature below 86 degrees F (30degrees C) but it
must be discarded after 28 days. Protect insulin from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.