Insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine
Generic name: insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine [ IN-su-lin-AS-part, IN-su-lin-AS-part-PRO-ta-meen ]
Brand names: NovoLOG Mix 70/30, NovoLOG Mix 70/30 FlexPen, NovoLOG Mix 70/30 PenFill, Relion NovoLOG Mix 70/30, Relion NovoLOG Mix 70/30 FlexPen
Dosage form: subcutaneous suspension (30 units-70 units/mL)
Drug class:Insulin
What is insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine?
Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin aspart is a fast-acting insulin. Insulin aspart protamine is an intermediate-acting insulin. This combination insulin starts to work within 10 to 20 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 hours, and keeps working for up to 24 hours.
Insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine is a combination medicine used to improve blood sugar control in adults with diabetes mellitus (type 1 or type 2).
Insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Never share an injection pen or syringe with another person, even if the needle has been changed.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to insulin aspart, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver or kidney disease; or
low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia).
Tell your doctor if you also take pioglitazone or rosiglitazone (sometimes contained in combinations with glimepiride or metformin). Taking certain oral diabetes medicines while you are using insulin may increase your risk of serious heart problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Follow your doctor's instructions about using insulin if you are pregnant or you become pregnant. Controlling diabetes is very important during pregnancy, and hav...
