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Apidra (Insulin Glulisine)
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APIDRA is an insulin product prescribed to treat high blood sugar in patients with diabetes mellitus.
APIDRA and other insulins can be used for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Patients with diabetes have trouble maintaining normal blood sugar levels. The body naturally produces insulin, but patients with diabetes either do not create insulin or their insulin is not effective. APIDRA helps to regulate blood sugar in these patients.
Directions
APIDRA insulin is a meal-time insulin that should be administered 15 minutes before or within 20 minutes after starting the meal. Do not skip meals if you are using meal-time insulin, as it may cause low blood sugar.
APIDRA cannot be mixed with most other types of insulins. It can be mixed with NPH insulin, but only do so under the direction of your doctor.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in APIDRA is insulin glulisine.
Insulin glulisine is a rapid-acting insulin. It should be used as part of a regimen with long-acting insulin.
Interactions
Some medications can change blood sugar and affect treatment. These medications include:
Atypical Antipsychotics
Corticosteroids
Disopyramide
Diuretics
Estrogens/Progesterones
Fibrates
Fluoxetine
Isoniazid
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Niacin
Oral antidiabetic agents
Pentoxifylline
Phenothiazine derivatives
Pramlintide
Propoxyphene
Protease inhibitors
Salicylates
Somatostatin Analogues
Somatropin
Sulfonamide Antibiotics
Sympathomimetic agents
Thyroid replacement medication
The above medications may increase or decrease blood sugar, requiring that the dose of insulin is adjusted.
Cautions
The most common adverse reaction to APIDRA and other insulin products is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). The signs of hypoglycemia include:
Anxiety
Confusion
Dizziness
Fatigue
Hunger
Irritability
Pale skin
Sweating
Tremor
Insulin products can low potassium to dangerous levels if taken inappropriately. Tell your doctor if you have a history of potassium that has been too high or too low.
If you have reduced kidney or liver function, your insulin dose may need to be reduced.
Side Effects
The most common side effects of APIDRA insulin can include:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
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