About insulin aspart
Rapid-acting insulin analogue
Used for
- Improves blood sugar control in diabetes mellitus.
Usual adult dose
Individualized; injected shortly before meals, with dose based on blood glucose, food intake, and treatment plan.
Usual dose in children
Individualized; used in children with diabetes, usually shortly before meals.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar
- Injection-site reactions
- Weight gain
- Low blood potassium
Important warnings
- Low blood sugar can be severe and impair driving.
- Do not share pens, even if the needle is changed.
- Never inject into a vein or use in an insulin pump unless prescribed for that purpose.
- Changing insulin type or dose requires close blood sugar monitoring.
Pregnancy
Insulin aspart may be used during pregnancy when needed; insulin requirements often change.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding; insulin needs may change after delivery.
Interactions
- Other diabetes medicines can increase low blood sugar risk.
- Beta blockers may mask warning signs of low blood sugar.
- Corticosteroids and some diuretics may raise blood sugar.
- Alcohol can increase or prolong low blood sugar risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.