Acme's Dextrose DS
SC Injection
Novo Nordisk Pharma (Pvt.) LtdGeneric:
Insulin Human [Fast-Acting]Weight:
100 IU/mlbest Price:
৳419.00Generic
Insulin Human [Fast-Acting]
Indications
Treatment of all patients with type 1 diabetes. Treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes who are not adequately controlled by diet and/ or oral hypoglycemic agents. For the initial stabilization of diabetes in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar non-ketotic syndrome and during periods of stress such as severe infections and major surgery in diabetic patients. Treatment of gestational diabetes.
Pharmacology
Always use your insulin and adjust your dose exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure. Eat a meal or snack containing carbohydrates within 30 minutes of the injection to avoid low blood sugar. Do not change your insulin unless your doctor tells you to. If your doctor has switched you from one type or brand of insulin to another, your dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Dosage Administration
Always use your insulin and adjust your dose exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure. Eat a meal or snack containing carbohydrates within 30 minutes of the injection to avoid low blood sugar. Do not change your insulin unless your doctor tells you to. If your doctor has switched you from one type or brand of insulin to another, your dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Side Effects
Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) is a very common side effect. It may affect more than 1 in 10 people. Signs of low blood sugar: Cold sweat; cool pale skin; headache; rapid heartbeat; feeling sick; feeling very hungry; temporary changes in vision; drowsiness; unusual tiredness and weakness; nervousness or tremor; feeling anxious; feeling confused; difficulty in concentrating.
Pregnancy And Lactation
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. This insulin can be used during pregnancy. Your insulin dose may need to be changed during pregnancy and after delivery. Careful control of your diabetes, particularly prevention of hypoglycaemia, is important for the health of your baby. There are no restrictions on treatment with this insulin during breast-feeding.
Therapeutic
If you have trouble with your kidneys or liver, or with your adrenal, pituitary or thyroid glands. If you exercise more than usual or if you want to change your usual diet, as this may affect your blood sugar level. If you are ill, carry on taking your insulin and consult your doctor. If you are going abroad, travelling over time zones may affect your insulin needs and the timing hereof.
Storage Conditions
Use in children and adolescents: Can be used in children and adolescents. Use in special patient groups: If you have reduced kidney or liver function, or if you are above 65 years of age, you need to check your blood sugar more regularly and discuss changes in your insulin dose with your doctor.
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