Actrapid Benefits & Uses

Actrapid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 1

Other Benefits

Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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Gestational Diabetes
Metabolic Syndrome

Actrapid 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

Actrapid Related Warnings

Is the use of Actrapid safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Actrapid in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Actrapid safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Actrapid on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Actrapid will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Actrapid on the Kidneys?

Actrapid may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Actrapid on the Liver?

Actrapid has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Actrapid on the Heart?

Side effects of Actrapid rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Actrapid with Other Drugs

Actrapid 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 Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actrapid 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

Is this Actrapid habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Actrapid is addictive.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Actrapid since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Actrapid is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Actrapid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Actrapid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Actrapid

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Actrapid with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Actrapid

Drinking alcohol while taking Actrapid may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild