General Information on Novolin NPH Insulin Vial
Novolin NPH Insulin Vial is used for treating diabetes mellitus. This drug comes under a category of medicines referred as antidiabetic agents. The generic name of the drug is Insulin.
In addition to the active ingredient(s), all drugs, usually, contain certain nonmedical ingredients. The nonmedical ingredients in Novolin NPH Insulin Vial are: Phenol, Zinc chloride, sodium hydroxide, water, Glycerol, Protamine sulphate, Metacresol, Disodium phosphate dihydrate, and hydrochloric acid.
Side effects of Novolin NPH Insulin Vial
You should not use Novolin NPH Insulin Vial when you are experiencing a hypoglycemic reaction or when you believe a hypoglycemic reaction is about to occur. Patients who have a known hypersensitivity to Insulin should not buy Novolin NPH Insulin Vial. An allergic reaction to this drug must be immediately reported to a doctor. Symptoms of allergic reaction include: shortness of breath, hives, wheezing, skin rashes, difficulty breathing, severe skin itching, trouble swallowing, and facial flushness.
Sometimes, hypoglycemia may occur after you take this drug. Early signs of hypoglycemia are: weakness, palpitations, excess hunger, trouble speaking, and nausea. You must consume glucose candies or foods that are rich in carbohydrates as soon as you experience hypoglycemia.
Mild stinging, swelling, or pain at the administration site are some other side effects associated with this drug. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects become bothersome.
Novolin NPH Insulin Vial is not expected to cause any harm to an unborn child; it is listed in pregnancy category B drugs. However, it is best that you consult your doctor before you buy Novolin NPH Insulin Vial if you are pregnant.
Dosage of Novolin NPH Insulin Vial
The insulin requirement of different patients are different. That is why there is no one standard dosage of Novolin NPH Insulin Vial that works for all diabetes mellitus patients. Your doctor will recommend the dosage depending on your daily carbohydrate intake, medical history, other drugs that you take, and response to treatment.
This drug contains intermediate-acting insulin. The drug takes up to 90 minutes to start working and its effect last for approximately 24 hours. Your doctor may prescribe Novolin NPH Insulin Vial in combination with a fast-acting insulin.
Insulin is only a part of comprehensive diabetes management plan. Other, equally important, aspects of diabetes management plan include weight management, regular exercise, and regular monitoring of blood sugar levels.
Interactions
Certain drugs adversely affect the action of Novolin NPH Insulin Vial or increase your risk to certain side effects. Listed below are some drugs which increase your risk to hypoglycemia if you take them with this drug:
- Beta-blockers
- ACE inhibitors
- Anabolic acids
- Other diabetes medicines
- Sulphonamides
- Salicylates
Your risk to hyperglycemia increases if you take these drugs in combination with Novolin NPH Insulin Vial:
- Danazol
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- Oral contraceptives
- Growth hormone
- Glucocorticoids
- Thyroid hormones
Drugs that are not listed above may also interact with Novolin NPH Insulin Vial. To ensure that this does not happen, you should tell your physician about all drugs that you are currently using or have used in recent past. This includes all herbal and non-prescription drugs. While you are taking Novolin NPH Insulin Vial, consult your physician before using any new drug.
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. 
