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Novolog 70/30 (Insulin Aspart)
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NOVOLOG 70/30 is prescribed to treat high blood sugar in patients who have diabetes. NOVOLOG 70/30 is an insulin product that contains a mixture of insulin Aspart and insulin Aspart protamine.
People with diabetes cannot naturally lower their blood sugar, and high blood sugar damages small blood vessels and can cause permanent organ damage. Insulin products help return high blood sugar to normal by mimicking the insulin that the body naturally produces.
Directions
Inject NOVOLOG insulin 70/30 under the skin as directed by the prescriber. The dose of insulin must be individualized for each person. Diet, physical activity, medications, and current blood sugar are all factors that determine a persons dose.
NOVOLOG Mix 70/30 should be cloudy and white in appearance. If the vial is clear or contains particulates, do not use it.
Resuspend NOVOLOG 70/30 before use. It is easiest to resuspend it at room temperature. Once opened, a vial or pen can be used for 28 days and then discarded.
Ingredients
NOVOLOG 70/30 contains rapid-acting insulin and intermediate-acting insulin.
Insulin Aspart is rapid-acting and begins working in about 15 minutes. Thiry percent of NOVOLOG 70/30 is this type of insulin.
Insulin Aspart Protamine is intermediate-acting and provides baseline insulin between meals. Seventy percent of NOVOLOG 70/30 is this type of insulin.
Interactions
The following medications can affect how your insulin dose:
Alcohol
Atypical Antipsychotics
Beta-blockers
Clonidine
Corticosteroids
Disopyramide
Diuretics
Estrogens/Progesterones
Fibrates
Fluoxetine
Isoniazid
Lithium
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
Cautions
Always check the insulin label before using it to avoid medication errors.
Do not share NOVOLOG 70/30 pens with multiple patients, even if the pen needle is changed each time.
Hypoglycemia can be life-threatening, so it is important to learn the signs before starting insulin therapy.
Side Effects
The most common side effects of NOVOLOG 70/30 may 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 the use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your healthcare professional for medical advice and treatment.
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