Actrapid Hm 100Iu/ml Penfill 3 ml works by ensuring rapid and consistent sugar control. Actrapid Hm 100Iu/ml Penfill 3 ml is a fast-acting form of insulin that helps lower blood sugar levels after food intake. Prevents the risk of having severe complications of diabetes. It stimulates the recovery of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus suppresses sugar production in the liver. Actrapid Hm 100Iu/ml Penfill 3 ml helps in improving the glycaemic control, which in turn decreases the risk of progression of complications of diabetes like damage to the retina (retinopathy), damage to the kidney (nephropathy), damage to nerve cells (neuropathy), delayed wound healing, diabetic foot ulcer and others. Besides this, Actrapid Hm 100Iu/ml Penfill 3 ml can be safely prescribed to the diabetic mother in the pregnancy and the lactation stage.

FAQs

Is Actrapid Hm 100Iu/ml Penfill 3 ml safe to use in every diabetic patient?

Actrapid Hm 100Iu/ml Penfill 3 ml can be given to treat both the condition of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, your doctor will decide whether Actrapid Hm 100Iu/ml Penfill 3 ml can be given to you or not depending on your present condition. Actrapid Hm 100Iu/ml Penfill 3 ml should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Actrapid Hm 100Iu/ml Penfill 3 ml or other forms of insulin, patients with kidney disease, liver disease, low blood sugar/glucose level (hypoglycaemia), and low potassium level (hypokalaemia).

What are the common signs of hypoglycaemia?

Cold sweat; cool pale skin; headache; rapid heartbeat; feeling sick; feeling very hungry; temporary vision changes; drowsiness; unusual tiredness and weakness; nervousness or tremor; feeling anxious; feeling confused; difficulty in concentrating are some of the common signs of the low blood sugar level in an individual.

What to do in case I experience low blood sugar?

If you experience low blood sugar, eat glucose tablets or another high sugar snack (e.g. sweets, biscuits, fruit juice). Measure your blood sugar if possible and rest. Always carry glucose tablets or high sugar snacks with you. You should give a call to any of your family members if you are feeling dizziness or drowsiness.

What are the signs of allergy/rash with Actrapid Hm 100Iu/ml Penfill 3 ml ?

Local allergic reactions (pain, redness, hives, inflammation, bruising, swelling and itching) at the injection site may occur. These usually disappear after a few weeks of taking your insulin. If they do not disappear, or if they spread throughout your body, talk to your doctor immediately.

How is human insulin produced?

Human insulin is a laboratory created by growing insulin proteins within E-coli bacteria (Escherichia coli).