Insulin glulisine
Generic name: insulin glulisine [ IN-su-lin-GLOO-lis-een ]
Brand names: Apidra, Apidra OptiClik Cartridge, Apidra SoloStar Pen
Dosage form: injectable solution (100 units/mL)
Drug class:Insulin
What is 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.
Insulin glulisine is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. Insulin glulisine is used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes in adults, and type 1 diabetes children who are at least 4 years old.
Insulin glulisine 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 insulin glulisine if you are allergic to it, or if you are having an episode of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Insulin glulisine 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.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver or kidney disease;
low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia); or
diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment).
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 pre...
