General Information on Novolin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge
Novolin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge is prescribed to patients suffering from diabetes mellitus. The generic name of this prescription drug is Insulin. It works by lowering the levels of sugar in the body.
This insulin contains a combination of intermediate-acting and fast-acting insulin. Novolin 70 30 contains 30% regular insulin and 70% insulin isophane. The excipients used in this drug are: zinc chloride, metacresol, glycerol, protamine sulphate, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, disodium phosphate dihydrate, phenol, water, and protamine sulphate.
In addition to Novolin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge, your doctor is also likely to recommend that you regularly monitor your sugar levels, eat a healthy diet, and exercise daily. You must follow all your doctor’s instructions.
Side effects of Novolin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge
Patients who have a known hypersensitivity to Insulin should not buy Novolin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge. If you take Insulin for the first time and experience any symptoms associated with an allergic reaction, you must immediately consult your physician. Common symptoms that surface when a hypersensitivity reaction occurs are: swelling of the skin, skin irritation, hives, shortness of breath, trouble swallowing, wheezing, facial flushness, or trouble in breathing.
This particular drug commonly causes hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar levels. The symptoms associated with this condition are: intense hunger, sweating, weakness, palpitations, trouble speaking, and nausea. You should quickly consume a sugar-rich food, such as sugar candy, whenever your sugar levels become low.
Other common side effects associated with this drug are: itching, redness or swelling at the treatment site. These side effects, usually, are mild and temporary in nature. If they cause concern or persist for long time, you should inform your doctor about it.
Patients who suffer from conditions such as thyroid, adrenal, or pituitary grand problems, fever, active infection, kidney disorder, or liver problems may require special monitoring or dosage alteration. If you suffer from any of these conditions or any other serious medical disorder, inform your doctor about it.
Novolin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge should be used in pregnancy only when approved by a doctor. Similarly, you should breastfeed a child during Insulin treatment only if your doctor declares it is safe.
Dosage of Novolin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge
Your doctor will prescribe the correct dosage and also show how to administer the drug. You should buy Novolin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge and self-administer it only if you are fully aware of the procedure.
The preparation consists of intermediate-acting insulin and fast-acting insulin. This premixed insulin preparation takes about 30 minutes to show effect. The maximum effect of this drug is observed between 2 to 12 hours after its administration. The effect of this drug lasts for a total of 24 hours.
Interactions
Various drugs can interfere with Novolin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge or increase your risk to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels). To ensure that you do not experience any drug interactions during your treatment, make your doctor aware of all the other drugs that you are taking. Here are the names of some drugs that have a potential to interact with Novolin 70 30 Insulin Cartridge:
- Oral contraceptives
- ACE inhibitors
- Sympathomimetics
- Thyroid hormones
- Beta-blockers
- Sulphonamides
- Glucocorticoids
Pharmacist Notes: We ship all insulin with ice packs as per the manufacturers
guidelines. The medicine will remain cool for the majority of the
shipping time however the last few days the product will likely reach
room temperature. Once you receive the insulin, immediately restore it
to the fridge and use prior to the expiration date. Insulin may
remain outside of the fridge for up to 30 days.
