Actrapid Hm Benefits & Uses

Actrapid Hm 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

Actrapid Hm 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

Actrapid Hm Related Warnings

Is the use of Actrapid Hm safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Actrapid Hm without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Actrapid Hm safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Actrapid Hm on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Actrapid Hm will cause side effects or not.

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

Very few cases of side effects of Actrapid Hm on kidney have been reported.

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

Very few cases of side effects of Actrapid Hm on the liver have been reported.

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

Actrapid Hm is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Actrapid Hm with Other Drugs

Actrapid Hm 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

Actrapid Hm Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Actrapid Hm

Is this Actrapid Hm habit forming or addictive?

Actrapid Hm does not cause addiction.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Actrapid Hm is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Actrapid Hm is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Actrapid Hm Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Actrapid Hm

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Actrapid Hm together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Actrapid Hm

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

Mild