Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml Benefits & Uses

Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml 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 Flexpen 100U/ml 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 Flexpen 100U/ml Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml is used -

Common

Headache
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Drowsiness
Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)

Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml Related Warnings

Is the use of Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Novorapid in pregnant women.

Unknown
Is the use of Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Novorapid.

Unknown
What is the effect of Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml on the Kidneys?

Novorapid rarely harms the kidneys.

Moderate
What is the effect of Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml on the Heart?

Side effects of Novorapid rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml with Other Drugs

Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml

Is this Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml habit forming or addictive?

Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml only as per medical advice.

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

No, Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Novorapid Flexpen 100U/ml.

Mild