Human Actrapid 40 10 ml

Composition of Human Actrapid 40 10 ml

Human Actrapid 40 10 ml contains Human insulin (rDNA origin) 40 IU/mL (Regular/soluble insulin) injection. It belongs to the Short-acting insulin (Regular human insulin) class of medicines.

Uses of Human Actrapid 40 10 ml

Treatment of diabetes mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2) to control high blood glucose; management of diabetic ketoacidosis (under medical supervision); perioperative/acute illness hyperglycaemia as directed by a doctor

Key benefits

• Lowers high blood sugar
• Controls post-meal glucose spikes
• Helps prevent diabetes complications with good control
• Suitable for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes as prescribed

How Human Actrapid 40 10 ml works

Regular human insulin replaces/supplements insulin in the body. It helps glucose enter muscle and fat cells and reduces glucose production by the liver, thereby lowering blood sugar levels. It is a short-acting insulin with relatively quick onset and shorter duration compared with intermediate/long-acting insulins.

How to take Human Actrapid 40 10 ml

Subcutaneous injection as prescribed, usually 30 minutes before meals. Dose is individualized based on blood glucose, diet and activity; rotate injection sites (abdomen, thigh, upper arm). May be used IV only in hospital settings by trained professionals; use only insulin syringes calibrated for U-40 insulin.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Human Actrapid as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Human Actrapid than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Human Actrapid 40 10 ml

Most side effects of Human Actrapid are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Hypoglycaemia
• injection site pain/redness/swelling
• lipodystrophy (lumps/skin thickening)
• weight gain
• rash/itching
• peripheral oedema

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Human Actrapid 40 10 ml

Warnings and precautions

Hypoglycaemia is the most important risk—carry glucose/sugar and monitor blood glucose regularly. Use correct strength (U-40) and matching syringe to avoid dosing errors; do not share needles/syringes. Caution in renal or hepatic impairment, elderly, irregular meals, increased exercise, and in patients with autonomic neuropathy (reduced hypoglycaemia warning signs). Seek urgent care for severe allergy, recurrent severe hypoglycaemia, or hyperglycaemia/ketosis symptoms; do not stop insulin abruptly.

Interactions with other medicines

Other antidiabetics (additive hypoglycaemia), beta-blockers (may mask hypoglycaemia), ACE inhibitors/ARBs (may increase hypoglycaemia risk), corticosteroids/thyroid hormones/oral contraceptives/thiazide diuretics (may increase blood glucose), MAO inhibitors/salicylates (may enhance insulin effect), alcohol (can cause hypoglycaemia), sympathomimetics (may raise glucose)

How to store Human Actrapid 40 10 ml

Unopened vials: store refrigerated at 2–8°C; do not freeze. Protect from light. After opening/in-use: keep as per label (often refrigerated or at room temperature below 25–30°C) and discard after the in-use period; keep vial tightly closed and avoid heat.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT INDIA LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antidiabetic

Drug class:

Short-acting insulin (Regular human insulin)