Can metformin and Actrapid HMbe taken together?

Metformin and Actrapid HMcombination therapy is safe and well tolerated. It improves glycemic control and decreases Actrapid HMrequirements in type 2 diabetes patients with no major side effects.

Does Actrapid HMcause edema?

Actrapid HMedema is a rare and uncommon complication of Actrapid HMtherapy that can occur after the initiation of insulin. Insulin, particularly with intensified Actrapid HMtherapy, can cause sodium retention and edema.

What are the Actrapid HMinjection site complications?

Pain, swelling, redness, and an itchy lump may occur at the site of an injection. Lipoatrophy (reduction in subcutaneous fat) and lipohypertrophy (lumps of fat under the skin) are the most common skin complication of Actrapid HMtherapy.

Is Actrapid HMsafe during pregnancy?

Actrapid HMis the standard first-line therapy recommended for the treatment of gestational diabetes mellitus. The use of Actrapid HM reduces fetal and maternal morbidity .

What are the routes of administration for Insulin?

Actrapid HMcan be administered subcutaneously, intravenously, or intramuscularly . The subcutaneous route is the most common and preferred method of Actrapid HMadministration. Actrapid HMis usually administered as subcutaneous injections with an Actrapid HMpump, syringes, or Actrapid HMpens with disposable needles.

Drug Price - Actrapid HM

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Actrapid HM (Insulin) Drug Price and Information

Information Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Pharm D

Further Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Pharm D

Last Updated on August 08, 2019

Insulin (Actrapid HM) is a hormone produced in the pancreas, prescribed for type 1 diabetes. It is also used for type 2 diabetes.

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Actrapid HM - Piramal Healthcare Ltd.

Actrapid HM Injection

Generic : Insulin

₹ 207.83

Price Updated on August 08, 2019

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When is Actrapid HM prescribed?

It is prescribed for -

⇨ Non-Communicable Diseases

⇨ Polyuria

⇨ Syndrome X

⇨ Diabetes and Hypertension

⇨ Gestational diabetes

⇨ Diabetes

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Last Updated on August 08, 2019