Generic name:insulin glulisine [ IN-su-lin-GLOO-lis-een ]
Drug class:Insulin
What is Apidra?
Apidra is an injection that contains insulin glulisine. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin glulisine 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.
Apidra is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.
Apidra is used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes in adults, and type 1 diabetes children who are at least 4 years old.
Warnings
Apidra is a fast-acting insulin that begins to work very quickly. You should use it within 15 minutes before or 20 minutes after you start eating a meal.
Never share an injection pen or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed.
You should not use Apidra if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Apidra is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, foot care, eye care, dental care, and testing your blood sugar. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely. Changing any of these factors can affect your blood sugar levels.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Apidra if you are allergic to insulin glulisine, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Apidra is not approved for use by anyone younger than 4 years old, and should not be used to treat type 2 diabetes in a child of any age.
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