Which
Insulin Pen To Use With The Apidra Solostar Pen?
This product does not require a pen as the device is a prefilled pen Which
Needles To Use For Apidra Solostar Pen? The
Novopen 4 can use the following needles: Unifine 6mm 31G Unifine 8mm 31G Unifine 12mm 29G What
is Apidra Solostar Pen? Apidra is an antidiabetic agent, used to reduce high blood sugar in patients with diabetes mellitus; it may be given to adults, adolescents and children, 6 years of age and older. Diabetes mellitus is a disease where your body does not produce enough insulin to control the level of blood sugar.
It is made by biotechnology. It has a rapid onset within 10-20 minutes and a short duration, about 4 hours.
What
does Apidra Solostar Pen contain?
The active substance is insulin glulisine. Each ml of the solution contains 100 Units of insulin glulisine (equivalent to 3.49 mg).
The other ingredients are: metacresol (see section 2 under "Apidra contains metacresol"), sodium chloride (see section 2 under "Important information about some of the ingredients of Apidra"), trometamol, polysorbate 20, concentrated hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, water for injections.
. How
do I store Apidra Solostar Pen? Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date, which is stated on the carton and on the label of the pen after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Not in-use pens
Store in a refrigerator (2°C-8°C).
Do not freeze.
Do not put SoloStar next to the freezer compartment or a freezer pack.
Keep the pre-filled pen in the outer carton in order to protect from light.
In-use pens
Pre-filled pens in use (or carried as a spare) may be stored for a maximum of 4 weeks below 25°C and away from direct heat or direct light. The pen in use must not be stored in a refrigerator.
Do not use it after this time period.
Do not use this medicine if it does not appear clear and colourless.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Who makes Apidra Solostar Pen?
Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
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