Human Actrapid 40IU/ml Soluble Insulin Injection 10ml

• Human Actrapid 40IU/ml Soluble Insulin Injection contains Human Insulin 40IU used for the treatment of Type 1 & 2 Diabetes mellitus
• It helps control high blood sugar levels and prevents kidney damage and blindness
• Chemical Class: Insulin analogue
• Addictive Drug: No
• Therapeutic Class: Anti Diabetic
• Action Class: Human insulin- short acting
• Schedule “H” drug Warning: Not to be sold without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner
• Schedule “G” prescription drug Caution: This medication must be taken only under medical supervision
• Store in refrigerator 2 - 8°C, do not freeze it

Treatment of Diabetes

• Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause low blood sugar levels
• Do not forget to take this injection on time as it can increase your blood sugar levels very high. Do not take a double dose if you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible but if it is time for the next dose skip the missed dose and follow your regular schedule

Inform your doctor if you take any of the following medicines before taking Human Actrapid 40IU/ml Soluble Insulin Injection

• Other anti-diabetic medicines
• Antibiotics
• Antidepressants
• Medicines to treat high blood pressure
• Water pills
• Medicines used to treat heart diseases

Human Actrapid 40IU/ml Soluble Insulin Injection is safe to use if properly prescribed for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers by their doctors

• Take the injection 20 minutes or half an hour before eating food
• Low blood sugar levels or hypoglycemia is a common side effect of this medicine. Consult your doctor on how to manage these side effects
• Injection below the abdomen skin can result in faster absorption of the injected insulin
• Injection spots must be changed each time to avoid any lump formation
• Opened vials or cartridges can be kept at room temperature but unopened vials must be stored in refrigeration

• Increase in Weight
• Swellings (Edema)
• Injection spot reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Low blood sugar levels
• Thickening of the skin at the injection spots

Your doctor or nurse or any medical supervisor will administer this injection for you, do not take it yourself alone

Human Actrapid 40IU/ml Soluble Insulin Injection contains Human Insulin 40IU

Human Insulin 40IU works as same as the insulin in our body. It facilitates the reuptake of sugar by fat and muscle cells and suppresses the production of sugar in the liver

Q. What is Human Actrapid insulin?
Human Actrapid 40IU/ml is a short-acting insulin that acts similar to the insulin produced by the human body and is used for the treatment of Type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus

• Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart problems before taking this injection
• Avoid taking this injection if you have low blood sugar levels
• Inform your doctor if you have low potassium levels in your body