General Information on Novolog Insulin Vial
Novolog Insulin Vial is used for treating diabetes mellitus. Its generic name is Insulin Aspart, and it falls under the category of anti-diabetic medicines.
This is a fast-acting form of insulin that starts working faster than regular insulin, but its effects stay on for a shorter period of time. Novolog Insulin Vial is available in the form of an injection administered under the patient’s skin.
Novolog Insulin Vial works by supplying insulin to your body, which is required for the absorption of sugar from your diet. By controlling blood sugar levels, Novolog Insulin Vial helps in preventing the loss of limbs, sexual dysfunction, heart attack, stroke, kidney damage, blindness, or nerve problems.
Side effects of Novolog Insulin Vial
Patients suffering from thyroid problem, kidney disease or liver disease are not recommended to buy Novolog Insulin Vial. Also do not take it if you have an allergy to the man-made form of insulin, or to any of the ingredients in the drug. In addition to these, you should inform your doctor if you recently underwent a surgery or had an injury or severe infection.
Local site reactions may also take place, identified by redness, pain, irritation or inflammation at the site of the injection. These symptoms subside within a couple of days after receiving the shot. Seek medical attention if any of these persist or worsen.
In some cases, Novolog Insulin Vial may cause your blood sugar levels to plummet. Symptoms of such a condition include:
- Tingling in the hands or feet
- Hunger
- Headache
- Fainting
- Fast heartbeat
- Weakness
- Drowsiness or dizziness
- Shaking
- Cold sweats
- Blurred vision
- Chills
Your doctor will advise you to always carry a quick source of sugar along with you, such as a hard candy, table sugar, glucose tablet, or honey. You can eat them whenever your blood sugar level is low. These will instantly relieve your symptoms.
Some patients may also develop an allergic reaction to man-made insulin. Symptoms of an allergy include hives, difficulty breathing, severe dizziness, or facial swelling. Discontinue using Novolog Insulin Vial and inform your doctor immediately if you have any of these symptoms.
Dosage of Novolog Insulin Vial
The dosage of Novolog Insulin Vial, its frequency of use, and the duration of treatment largely depends on your weight, age, severity of high blood sugar, and other medical conditions you are suffering from. Your doctor will advise you to eat your meal within 15-20 minutes of receiving the shot.
Since you will need to take the shot everyday, your doctor will show you how to self-inject Novolog Insulin Vial. You should follow the instructions very carefully. Do not start self-injecting the medicine unless you are confident of doing so independently.
Drug Interactions of Novolog Insulin Vial
You should not buy Novolog Insulin Vial and use it along with corticosteroids (such as prednisone), quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin), diuretics (such as furosemide), ACE inhibitors (such as lisinopril), fibrates (such as gemfibrozil), protease inhibitors (such as ritonavir) or MAO inhibitors (such as linezolid).
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.
