General Information on Novolog Insulin Cartridge
Novolog Insulin Cartridge is used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Its generic name is Insulin Aspart. It is an artificial product that is similar to human insulin. The medicine belongs to the class of anti-diabetic drugs.
As compared to regular insulin, Novolog Insulin Cartridge works faster, but its effects last for a shorter time. It works by boosting sugar absorption in the cells. In this way, the sugar in your body is utilized and your blood sugar level is kept under control.
Usually, your doctor will recommend you to buy Novolog Insulin Cartridge along with a long or medium acting insulin. A patient receives this medicine in the form of a subcutaneous injection.
Keeping blood sugar under control helps prevent several complicated diseases, including nerve problems, blindness, kidney damage, loss of limbs, or sexual dysfunction. Controlled diabetes also reduces your risks of suffering from a stroke or heart attack.
Side effects of Novolog Insulin Cartridge
Local site reactions may commonly occur, identified by irritation, redness, or pain at the site of the injection. Notify your doctor immediately if oozing or excessive inflammation takes place.
Muscle pain is a very serious side effect associated with the use of Novolog Insulin Cartridge. You should inform your doctor immediately if you experience this. Do not neglect it.
In some instances, Novolog Insulin Cartridge may make your blood sugar level plummet. In such a case, you may start experiencing the following symptoms:
- Headache
- Fainting
- Weakness
- Fast heartbeat
- Shaking
- Drowsiness or dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Chills
- Cold sweats
- Hunger
- Tingling in the hands or feet
You should immediately inform your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. These may be signs that you are receiving more insulin than needed, and that your dosage need to be reduced. You should also carry a glucose tablet, hard candy or table sugar with you. Eat it whenever you feel that your sugar level has gone too low.
In some cases, Novolog Insulin Cartridge may not be able to control your blood sugar as expected, especially if you are ill, infected or stressed. Symptoms of high blood sugar include fruity breath, rapid breathing, flushing, drowsiness, confusion, and increased thirst or urination. You should immediately notify your doctor, who may decide to increase your dosage.
Dosage of Novolog Insulin Cartridge
You will usually receive one shot a day. However, the dosage and frequency of the injection depends on your weight, age, and severity of high blood sugar.
Novolog Insulin Cartridge should be given to a patient 5 minutes before food. The injection is to be administered subcutaneously. Try to change the site of the injection every other day.
Interactions
Your doctor will not recommended you to buy Novolog Insulin Cartridge if you are already using other insulin products, ACE inhibitors (such as lisinopril), corticosteroids (such as prednisone), fibrates (such as gemfibrozil), MAO inhibitors (such as furazolidone), anti-psychotic medicines (such as chlorpromazine) or diuretics (such as hydrochlorothiazide).Therefore, you must inform him/her about all the medications you use before you buy Novolog Insulin Cartridge online.
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.
