{"product_id":"novolog-mix-70-30-insulin-aspart","title":"NOVOLOG\/NOVORAPID MIX 70\/30 ( Insulin aspart protamine and insulin aspart )","description":"\u003ch5\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOVOLOG\/NOVORAPID MIX 70\/30 ( Insulin aspart protamine and insulin aspart )\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6737;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6737;\"\u003eBrand Name US: Novolog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6737;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff6737;\"\u003eCanadian Equivalent: NovoRapid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovoLog\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Mix 70\/30\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mixture of insulin aspart protamine and insulin aspart indicated to improve glycemic control in adults with diabetes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow does this medication work? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovoLog\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Mix 70\/30\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mixture of insulin aspart protamine, an intermediate-acting human insulin analog, and insulin aspart, a rapid-acting human insulin analog, indicated to improve glycemic control in adult patients with diabetes mellitus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovoLog\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Mix 70\/30\u003c\/strong\u003e can be dosed within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e15 minutes before or after starting a meal \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein adult patients with type 2 diabetes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecompared with 30 minutes before a meal required by human premixed insulin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLimitations of Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNot recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis. \u003cbr\u003eThe proportions of rapid-acting and long-acting insulins are fixed and do not allow for basal versus prandial dose adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I take this medication?  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRead the Instructions for Use that come with your NovoLog® Mix 70\/30. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNovoLog® Mix 70\/30 starts acting fast. If you have Type 1 diabetes, inject it up to 15 minutes before you eat a meal. Do not inject NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 if you are not planning to eat within 15 minutes. If you have Type 2 diabetes, you may inject NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 up to 15 minutes before or after starting your meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not mix NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 with other insulin products or use in an insulin pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow the type and strength of insulin you take. Do not change the type of insulin you take unless your healthcare provider tells you to. The amount of insulin and the best time for you to take your insulin may need to change if you take different types of insulin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck your blood sugar levels. Ask your healthcare provider what your blood sugars should be and when you should check your blood sugar levels. • Do not reuse or share your needles or syringes with other people. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNovoLog® Mix 70\/30 is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach area, buttocks, upper legs, or upper arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange (rotate) your injection sites within the same area you choose with each dose to reduce your risk of getting lipodystrophy (pits in skin or thickened skin) and localized cutaneous amyloidosis (skin with lumps) at the injection sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the exact same spot for each injection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not inject where skin has pits, is thickened, or has lumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not inject where the skin is tender, bruised, scaly or hard, or into scars or damaged skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nWhat should I watch for while using this medication? \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile taking NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 do not: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive or operate heavy machinery, until you know how NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 affects you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink alcohol or use prescription or over-the-counter medicines that contain alcohol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a prefilled pen and a cartridge? \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe prefilled pen is in a ready to use format including a fixed needle, whereas a cartridge needle is separate from the glass body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince Insulin Aspart is used before meals, you may not be on a timed dosing schedule. Whenever you use\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInsulin Aspart\u003c\/span\u003e, be sure to eat a meal within 5 to 10 minutes.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDo not use extra\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003einsulin\u003c\/span\u003e to make up for a missed dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep insulin on hand at all times. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow should I store this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not freeze NovoLog® Mix 70\/30.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 if it has been frozen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 away from heat or light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 FlexPen® without the needle attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnused NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 FlexPen®:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore unused NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 FlexPen® in the refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnused NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 FlexPen® may be used until the expiration date printed on the label, if kept in the refrigerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnused NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 FlexPen® should be thrown away after 14 days, if it is stored at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn-Use NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 FlexPen®: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the FlexPen® you are currently using at room temperature below 86°F (30°C) for up to 14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 FlexPen® you are using should be thrown away after 14 days, even if it still has insulin left in it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the possible side effects of using this medication?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 may cause serious side effects that can lead to death, including: Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Signs and symptoms that may indicate low blood sugar include:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edizziness or light-headedness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblurred vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanxiety, irritability, or mood changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esweating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eslurred speech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehunger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econfusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshakiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheadache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efast heart beat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nYour insulin dose may need to change because of:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echange in level of physical activity or exercise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreased stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echange in diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eweight gain or loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eillness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nOther common side effects of NovoLog® Mix 70\/30 may include:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLow potassium in your blood (hypokalemia), reactions at the injection site, itching, rash, serious allergic reactions (whole body reactions), skin thickening or pits at the injection site (lipodystrophy), weight gain, and swelling of your hands and feet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGet emergency medical help if you have: \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTrouble breathing, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, swelling of your face, tongue, or throat, sweating, extreme drowsiness, dizziness, confusion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are not all the possible side effects of NovoLog® Mix 70\/30. \u003cbr\u003eCall your doctor for medical advice about side effects. 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