Generic name:insulin aspart [ IN-su-lin-AS-part ]
Brand names: NovoLOG, NovoLOG FlexPen, NovoLOG PenFill
Drug class:Insulin
What is NovoLog?
NovoLog is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
NovoLog is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.
This medicine is sometimes used together with a long-acting or intermediate-acting insulin.
NovoLog is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults.
NovoLog is also used to treat type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.
Warnings
NovoLog is a fast-acting insulin that begins to work very quickly. After using it, you should eat a meal within 5 to 10 minutes.
Never share an injection pen or cartridge with another person. Sharing injection pens or cartridges can allow disease such as hepatitis or HIV to pass from one person to another.
You should not use NovoLog if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
NovoLog side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to NovoLog: redness or swelling where an injection was given, itchy skin rash over the entire body, trouble breathing, fast heartbeats, feeling like you might pass out, or swelling in your tongue or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
heart problems - swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath; or
low potassium - leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling...
