Pack size: 1 3ml Cartridge  |  Price is for the whole 3ml Cartridge

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Insulin degludec + Insulin aspart 70/30 premixed

Form: Injection 100IU/ml

Indication

Treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults.

Administration

Administer subcutaneously in the upper arm, thigh or abdominal wall. A subcutaneous injection into the abdominal wall results in a faster absorption than from other injection sites. Inject SC once or twice daily with any main meal Administer a rapid- or a short-acting insulin at other meals if needed Patients with type 1 diabetes, will generally require a rapid- or short-acting insulin at meals when insulin degludec/insulin aspart 70/30 is not administered for optimal glucose control

Adult Dose

$4c

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Dose adjustments may be needed.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients.

Introduction

$4e

Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2)']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Rash', 'Weight gain', 'Injection site allergic reaction', 'Lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site)', 'Edema (swelling)', 'Itching', 'Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)']}

How to use __NAME__

Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a combination of two insulin preparations: Insulin degludec and insulin aspart. Insulin degludec has a prolonged duration of action while insulin aspart has a fast onset of action. Together, they ensure rapid and consistent sugar control by facilitating reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells, and suppressing the production of sugar in the liver.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Safety Advice

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Frequent and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is advised.