Apidra Solostar

Composition

Insulin Glulisine (100IU/ml)

Uses of Apidra Solostar

Treatment of diabetes mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2) to improve glycaemic control; used as prandial (mealtime) insulin as part of a basal-bolus regimen.

• •Rapid control of post-meal blood sugar
• •Flexible mealtime dosing (before or shortly after meals)
• •Helps achieve overall glycaemic targets with basal insulin
• •Suitable for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes requiring insulin

How it works

Insulin glulisine is a rapid-acting insulin analogue that lowers blood glucose by increasing glucose uptake in muscle and fat and reducing hepatic glucose production. It also inhibits lipolysis and proteolysis and promotes protein synthesis.

Directions for use

Subcutaneous injection using the prefilled pen. Inject within 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal, as prescribed. Rotate injection sites (abdomen, thigh, upper arm); do not inject into veins or muscles unless specifically instructed. Do not share the pen; use a new needle for each injection.

Side effects

Common side effects of Apidra Solostar may include:

• •Hypoglycaemia
• •injection site reactions (redness/pain/swelling/itching)
• •lipodystrophy at injection site
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