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Pharmacist Notes: We ship all insulin with ice packs as per the manufacturers
guidelines. The medicine will remain cool for the majority of the
shipping time however the last few days the product will likely reach
room temperature. Once you receive the insulin, immediately restore it
to the fridge and use prior to the expiration date. Insulin may
remain outside of the fridge for up to 30 days.Generic version of this medicine is from Biocon which has entered into an agreement to supply this item for Pfizer in the USA market. |
General Information On Novolin R Insulin Vial
Novolin R Insulin Vial is used for treating hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus patients. The generic name of the drug is regular human insulin, which helps in keeping the sugar levels of the blood under control. When there is a lack of insulin the body, it leads to too much sugar in our blood, resulting in several consequences that are collectively termed as diabetes. Novolin R Insulin Vial is a short-acting form of insulin, which works by relieving the symptoms of diabetes. You can buy Novolin R Insulin Vial in the form of injection, which is to be given subcutaneously or intravenously to the patient.
Side Effects for Novolin R Insulin Vial
Reactions at the injection site may occur after using Novolin R Insulin Vial, which may include redness, pain, swelling, or inflammation in the area. Sometimes, this drug may make your sugar levels plummet, which can be identified by dizziness, blurred vision, weakness, nausea, hunger, confusion, headaches, seizures, tremors, fast heartbeat, and trouble concentrating. Apart from that, you may also have an allergic reaction to this drug, such as rashes including pruritus all over the body, wheezing, shortness of breath, rapid pulse, reduction in blood pressure, or sweating. If you notice any of these symptoms, you should immediately contact your doctor and tell him/her about your condition.
Precautions
While on Novolin R Insulin Vial, you also need to observe a strict diet and exercise regime. Before taking this drug, you should inform your doctor if you are suffering from long-term diabetes, intensified diabetic control, or diabetic nerve disease, as hypoglycemia symptoms may be left unidentified under these conditions and may lead to further complications. Diabetic coma or diabetic ketoacidosis may occur if insufficient insulin is given to the patient, and for that, regular urine tests and blood tests will be conducted to make sure that you are receiving the right amount of insulin. For that, you should not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. You should also inform your doctor if you have renal or hepatic impairment.
Novolin R Insulin Vial Dosage
Novolin R Insulin Vial is a clear, sterile, colorless and aqueous solution, which contains rDNA origin human insulin 100units/ml. A patient is usually given Novolin R Insulin Vial 0.5 to 1.0 IU/kg 3 times a day before meals, if given alone subcutaneously. If you are given the drug intravenously, you will be advised to take Novolin R Insulin Vial 0.05 U/ml to 1.0 U/ml in the infusion system. The duration for which you will be given these shots depends on your blood flow, injection site, dosage, level of physical activity, and temperature. Dose adjustments may be required if you change your usual meal plan or physical activity levels, or even during emotional disturbance, stress, or illness.
Interactions
Your doctor will not recommend you to buy Novolin R Insulin Vial if you are taking oral hypoglycemic agents, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, non-selective beta-blocking agents, ACE inhibitors, salicylates, sulphonamide antibiotics, alpha-adrenergic blockers, anabolic steroids, or alcohol. Oral contraceptives, glucocorticoids, thiazides, thyroid hormones, sympathomimetics, growth hormones, and nicotinic acid are some of the drugs that can react with Novolin R Insulin Vial. Beta-blockers mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia and thus make it difficult to identify this problem. Therefore, caution is needed if taking beta-blockers.
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Pharmacist Notes: We ship all insulin with ice packs as per the manufacturers
guidelines. The medicine will remain cool for the majority of the
shipping time however the last few days the product will likely reach
room temperature. Once you receive the insulin, immediately restore it
to the fridge and use prior to the expiration date. Insulin may
remain outside of the fridge for up to 30 days.