About insulin aspart + insulin aspart protamine
Premixed rapid-acting and intermediate-acting insulin
Used for
- Improves blood glucose control in people with diabetes mellitus.
Usual adult dose
Individualized; injected under the skin, usually shortly before meals, as prescribed.
Usual dose in children
Individualized for children with diabetes; dosing and timing are prescribed by a specialist.
Common side effects
- Low blood sugar
- Injection-site reactions
- Weight gain
- Swelling of hands or feet
Important warnings
- Never inject into a vein or use in an insulin pump.
- Monitor blood glucose; meals and activity affect insulin requirements.
- Dose changes may be needed during illness or changes in kidney or liver function.
- Keep an available source of fast-acting sugar for low blood sugar.
Pregnancy
Insulin may be used during pregnancy; close blood-glucose monitoring and dose adjustment are important.
Breastfeeding
Insulin can be used during breastfeeding; requirements may change after delivery.
Interactions
- Other diabetes medicines can increase low-blood-sugar risk.
- Corticosteroids and some diuretics can raise blood glucose.
- Beta-blockers may mask warning signs of low blood sugar.
- Alcohol may increase or prolong low blood sugar.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.