Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge can be prescribed alone or along with fast-acting insulin or other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. You should use this medicine regularly as per the dose advised to get the maximum benefit. If you stop taking it, your blood sugar levels may rise very high which may put you at risk of serious complications. It is only a part of the treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.
The most common side effect of this medicine is low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). To prevent this, it is important to inject only the correct dose of medicine, have regular meals, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Drinking excessive alcohol can also lead to a fall in your blood sugar levels. Other side effects include allergy at the injection site like redness, swelling, or hard lumps (lipohypertrophy). Some people gain weight while taking insulin.
Do not use this medicine when you have low blood sugar levels. Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it.
USES OF BASALOG SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
- Diabetes
BENEFITS OF BASALOG SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
In Diabetes
You will need to learn exactly how, where, and when to inject this insulin for it to be most effective. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.
SIDE EFFECTS OF BASALOG SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
Common side effects
- Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
- High blood pressure
- Peripheral edema
- Diarrhea
- Urinary tract infection
- Auto-antibody formation
- Back pain
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Cataract
HOW TO USE BASALOG SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
HOW BASALOG SOLUTION FOR INJECTION WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Kidney
Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.
Liver
Regular monitoring of glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE BASALOG SOLUTION FOR INJECTION?
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Store in a refrigerator at 28°C and keep out of reach of children. Do not freeze.
FAQ’s
Q: What is the use of BASALOG?
A: It is used to treat diabetes mellitus.
Q: How BASALOG works?
A: It works like your body’s natural insulin. Insulin facilitate reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppress the production of sugar in the liver.
Q: Can I take BASALOG during pregnancy?
A: It should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking.
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