General Information on Novolog Mix 70 30 Cartridge
Novolog Mix 70 30 Cartridge is used for treating diabetes mellitus. It is a combination of 30% Insulin Aspart (rdna origin) and 70% Insulin Aspart Protamine. This cartridge is a mixture of pre-fixed rapid acting and long acting forms of insulin, so that basal versus prandial dosage adjustments are not allowed.
Novolog Mix 70 30 Cartridge helps your body utilize sugar properly. It lowers glucose content in your blood so that diabetes can be treated. However, you should remember that this drug has to be used for a long time, as it does not cure the disease, but can only keep it in check. As soon as you stop taking Novolog Mix 70 30 Cartridge, your blood sugar level may rise again.
Novolog Mix 70 30 Cartridge is available in the form of an injection, given to the patient subcutaneously.
Side effects of Novolog Mix 70 30 Cartridge
Before you buy Novolog Mix 70 30 Cartridge, you should inform your doctor if you have an allergy to man-made insulin, or if you are undergoing an episode of low blood sugar at present. Also inform your doctor if you are pregnant, if you have a kidney or liver disease, nerve problem, pituitary, thyroid or adrenal gland problem, blood electrolyte problem, diabetic ketoacidosis, or if you smoke or drink alcohol regularly. Such patients have more risks of developing serious side effects of the drug.
Some common side effects associated with Novolog Mix 70 30 Cartridge include:
- Back pain
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Runny nose
- Weight gain
- Local area reactions, including pain, itching, swelling or redness at the site of the injection
These are mild side effects of the drug and subside within a few days of receiving the shot or starting the treatment. However, you should notify your doctor at once if any of these worsen or persist.
Seek medical attention immediately if you suffer from any of the following serious side effects of Novolog Mix 70 30 Cartridge:
- Numbness, tingling or burning in the arms, legs, feet or hands
- Changes in vision
- Dizziness or drowsiness
- Confusion
- Fainting
- Irregular or fast heartbeat
- Loss of consciousness
- Headache
- Mental or mood changes, such as suicidal thoughts
- Muscle pain, cramping or weakness
- Flu like symptoms such as sore throat, chills or fever
- Slurred speech
- Seizures
- Stomach pain
- Trouble concentrating
- Unusual hunger, sweating or weakness
- Tremors
- Swelling
Dosage of Novolog Mix 70 30 Cartridge
Usually, you will receive two Novolog Mix 70 30 Cartridge shots in a day. As you get accustomed to the method of administration, your doctor will show you how to self-inject Novolog Mix 70 30 Cartridge. Follow the instructions closely.
Your doctor will advise you to eat your meal within 15-20 minutes of receiving the injection.
Drug Interactions of Novolog Mix 70 30 Cartridge
Your doctor will not recommend you to buy Novolog Mix 70 30 Cartridge if you are already taking ACE inhibitors (such as enalapril), sulfonamide antibiotics (such as sulfamethoxazole), beta blockers (such as guanethidine), corticosteroids (such as prednisone), atypical anti-psychotic medicines (such as risperidone) or sympathomimetics (such as albuterol).
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.
