Which
Insulin Pen To Use With The Novorapid Flexpen?
This product does not require a pen as the device is a prefilled pen. Which
Needles To Use For Novorapid Flexpen? The
Novopen 4 can use the following needles: Novofine 6mm 31G Novofine 8mm 31G Novofine 8mm 30G Autocover What
is Novorapid Flexpen? NovoRapid(r) is a modern insulin (insulin analogue) with a rapid-acting effect. Modern insulin products are improved versions of human insulin.
NovoRapid(r) is used to reduce the high blood sugar level in adults, adolescents and children aged 2 years and above with diabetes mellitus (diabetes).
Diabetes is a disease where your body does not produce enough insulin to control the level of your blood sugar. Treatment with NovoRapid(r) helps to prevent complications from your diabetes.
NovoRapid(r) will start to lower your blood sugar 10-20 minutes after you inject it, a maximum effect occurs between 1 and 3 hours after the injection and the effect lasts for 3-5 hours.
Due to this short action NovoRapid(r) should normally be taken in combination with intermediate-acting or long-acting insulin preparations. Moreover NovoRapid(r) can be used for continuous infusion in a pump system.
What
does Novorapid Flexpen contain?
The active substance is insulin aspart. Each ml contains 100 units of insulin aspart. Each pre-filled pen contains 300 units of insulin aspart in 3 ml solution for injection.
The other ingredients are glycerol, phenol, metacresol, zinc chloride, disodium phosphate dihydrate, sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide and water for injections. . How
do I store Novorapid Flexpen? 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 cartridge label and carton, after 'EXP'. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Always keep the cartridge in the outer carton when you are not using it in order to protect it from light. NovoRapid(r) must be protected from excessive heat and light.
Before opening: NovoRapid(r) Flexpen(r) that is not being used is to be stored in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C, away from the cooling element. Do not freeze.
During use or when carried as a spare: NovoRapid(r) Flexpen(r) that is being used or carried
as a spare is not to be kept in the refrigerator. You can carry it with you and keep it at room temperature (below 30°C) for up to 4 weeks.
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 Novorapid Flexpen?
Novo Nordisk A/S
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