General Information on Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30
Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30 is a manmade form of insulin used for controlling high sugar levels in a patient’s blood. Its generic name is Insulin Aspart and Insulin Aspart Protamine, and it belongs to the class of anti-diabetic medicines. Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30 contains 70% Insulin Aspart Protamine Suspension and 30% Insulin Aspart Injection (rDNA origin).
Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30 is a form of insulin that starts working faster, but its effects last shorter than regular insulin. Therefore, your doctor may recommend you to buy Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30 along with other medium or longer acting forms of insulin.
The drug is given to a patient in the form of an injection injected subcutaneously under the skin.
Your doctor will advise you to exercise regularly and maintain a balanced diet too along with taking Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30 on time. Controlling blood sugar levels helps in preventing different health related issues including blindness, kidney damage, loss of limbs, nerve problems, or sexual problems. People with controlled blood sugar also have less risks of suffering from a stroke or heart attack.
Side effects of Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30
Your doctor will not recommend you to buy Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30 if you have a history of liver or kidney disease or thyroid problems. Controlling your blood sugar also becomes difficult during times of stress, including the times when you have fever, injury, infection, or are to undergo a surgery. Inform your doctor if you are going through any of these conditions at present or had them in the recent past.
Pain, irritation, or redness at the site of the injection may commonly occur. Notify your doctor promptly if any of these become troublesome or persist even after a week of receiving the injection.
Limit alcohol intake during Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30 treatment. When taken along with Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30, alcohol may cause your blood sugar level to plummet. Symptoms of low blood sugar include:
- Hunger
- Tingling in the hands or feet
- Fainting
- Headache
- Weakness
- Fast heartbeat
- Shaking
- Drowsiness or dizziness
- Blured vision
- Cold sweat
- Chills
It is a good practice to carry a hard candy, table sugar, honey or any other quick source of sugar with you. You should eat any of these whenever you experience any of these symptoms. In order to prevent low blood sugar, have your meals at the same time each day.
Dosage of Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30
Usually, you may receive two Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30 shots in a day. You will have to eat your meal within 15 minutes of receiving the injection.
Since visiting the doctor twice a day is not always feasible, he/she may show you how to self-inject Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30. Follow his/her instructions very closely. You must remember that this drug is only to be injected under the skin, not intravenously.
Drug Interactions of Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30
Some drugs that may interact adversely with Novolog Insulin Mix 70 30 include ACE inhibitors (lisinopril), corticosteroids (prednisone), fibrates (gemfibrozil), MAO inhibitors (linezolid), protease inhibitors (ritonavir), quinolone antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), anti-psychotic medicines (chlorpromazine) or diuretics (furosemide). Inform your doctor beforehand if you are already taking any of these drugs.
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.
