Actrapid Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage Patient Counseling Information MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Insulin human, rDNA

Indications/Uses

DM.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

SC/IV Individualized dosage ranging from 0.3-1 IU/kg daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Administer w/in 30 min before meals or snack containing carbohydrates.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Not to be used in insulin pumps. Diabetic ketoacidosis; hypoglycaemia; concomitant illness, infections & feverish conditions; diseases affecting adrenal, pituitary or thyroid gland; inj site reactions; lipodystrophy & cutaneous amyloidosis. Physical activity or diet changes. Monitor blood glucose. Avoid accidental mix-ups w/ other insulin prep. Transferring to another type or brand of insulin. Combination w/ thiazolidinediones in CHF patients. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Renal & hepatic diseases. Intensified blood glucose control & monitoring during pregnancy. Dosage or diet adjustment during lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Hypoglycaemia.

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Drug Interactions

Reduced insulin requirement w/ oral antidiabetics, MAOIs, non-selective β-blockers, ACE inhibitors, salicylates, anabolic steroids, sulphonamides. Increased insulin requirement w/ OCs, thiazides, glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones, sympathomimetics, growth hormone, danazol. Masked hypoglycaemia symptoms & delayed recovery from hypoglycaemia by β-blockers. Increased or decreased insulin requirement w/ octreotide/lanreotide. Intensified or reduced insulin hypoglycaemic effect by alcohol.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Insulin Preparations

ATC Classification

A10AB01 - insulin (human) ; Belongs to the class of fast-acting insulins and analogues. Used in the treatment of diabetes.

Regulatory Classification

Patient Counseling Information

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Presentation/Packing

Form

Actrapid FlexPen (pre-filled pen) 100 IU/mL

Packing/Price

3 mL x 5 × 1's

Form

Actrapid penfill (cartridge) 100 IU/mL

Packing/Price

3 mL x 5 × 1's

Actrapid

insulin regular

Manufacturer:

Novo Nordisk

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma