Human Actrapid Benefits & Uses

Human Actrapid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 1

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)
Gestational Diabetes
Metabolic Syndrome

Human Actrapid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 1 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 1 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diabetes Type 1 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diabetes Type 1 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gestational Diabetes Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.7 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Human Actrapid Related Warnings

Is the use of Human Actrapid safe for pregnant women?

Human Actrapid is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Human Actrapid safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Human Actrapid in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Human Actrapid is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Human Actrapid on the Kidneys?

Human Actrapid rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Human Actrapid on the Liver?

Human Actrapid is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Human Actrapid on the Heart?

Side effects of Human Actrapid rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Human Actrapid with Other Drugs

Human Actrapid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Pioglitazone

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Mild

Rifampicin

Chlorpromazine

Clonidine

Human Actrapid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Human Actrapid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Peripheral Neuropathy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Potassium Deficiency
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)

Frequently asked Questions about Human Actrapid

Is this Human Actrapid habit forming or addictive?

Human Actrapid is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Human Actrapid will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Human Actrapid only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Human Actrapid for mental disorders.

No

Human Actrapid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Human Actrapid

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Human Actrapid and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Human Actrapid

Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Human Actrapid at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.

Mild