Actrapid Hm Benefits & Uses

Actrapid Hm is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 1

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)
Gestational Diabetes
Metabolic Syndrome

Actrapid Hm Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Diabetes Type 1 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Diabetes Type 1 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diabetes Type 1 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diabetes Type 1 Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gestational Diabetes Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.7 units/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Actrapid Hm Related Warnings

Is the use of Actrapid Hm safe for pregnant women?

Actrapid Hm is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Actrapid Hm safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Actrapid Hm in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Actrapid Hm is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Actrapid Hm on the Kidneys?

Actrapid Hm rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Actrapid Hm on the Liver?

Actrapid Hm is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Actrapid Hm on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Actrapid Hm on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Actrapid Hm with Other Drugs

Actrapid Hm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Pioglitazone

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Mild

Rifampicin

Chlorpromazine

Clonidine

Actrapid Hm Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actrapid Hm unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Peripheral Neuropathy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Potassium Deficiency
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)

Frequently asked Questions about Actrapid Hm

Is this Actrapid Hm habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Actrapid Hm has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Actrapid Hm since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Actrapid Hm only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Actrapid Hm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Actrapid Hm Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Actrapid Hm

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Actrapid Hm and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Actrapid Hm

Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.

Mild