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Apidra
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ApidraWhat is Apidra
Apidra is a medicine that is used to treat type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes in adults. It works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
Side effects of Apidra
Side effects of Apidra are the followings:
- redness, swelling, or itching at the site of the injection;
- changes in the feel of your skin, skin thickening (fat build-up) or a little indentation in the skin (fat breakdown);
- swelling of the hands and feet;
- weight gain;
- constipation.
But if you have any of these serious symptoms it is necessary to visit your doctor immediately:
- rash and itching over the whole body;
- shortness of breath;
- wheezing;
- dizziness;
- blurred vision;
- fast heartbeat;
- sweating;
- lightheadedness, fainting;
- difficulty breathing or swallowing;
- weakness;
- muscle cramps;
- abnormal heartbeat.
Indication
Apidra is used to treat type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes in adults.
Precautions
Before using Apidra you should inform your doctor if you have:
- liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis or hepatitis;
- kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure);
- any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes or preservatives.
Dosage forms
You should take Apidra exactly as it was prescribed for you. It is taken any time from 15 minutes before a meal to 20 minutes after starting it.
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