Novorapid Penfill Benefits & Uses

Novorapid Penfill is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2

Other Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Novorapid Penfill 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 2 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 2 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 2 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
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 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

Novorapid Penfill Related Warnings

Is the use of Novorapid Penfill safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Novorapid Penfill for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Novorapid Penfill safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Novorapid Penfill for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Novorapid Penfill on the Kidneys?

Novorapid Penfill can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Novorapid Penfill on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Novorapid Penfill. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Novorapid Penfill only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Novorapid Penfill on the Heart?

Novorapid Penfill has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Novorapid Penfill with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Metoprolol

Niacin

Isoniazid

Conjugated Estrogens

Octreotide

Selegiline

Chlorpromazine

Rifampicin,Isoniazid

Metformin,Linagliptin

Glibenclamide,Metformin

Novorapid Penfill Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Potassium Deficiency
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Novorapid Penfill

Is this Novorapid Penfill habit forming or addictive?

Novorapid Penfill is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Novorapid Penfill as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Novorapid Penfill is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Novorapid Penfill cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Novorapid Penfill Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Novorapid Penfill

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Novorapid Penfill with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Novorapid Penfill

Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

Mild