Human Actrapid Benefits & Uses

Human Actrapid 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

Human 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
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

Human Actrapid Related Warnings

Is the use of Human Actrapid safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Human Actrapid safely.

Safe
Is the use of Human Actrapid safe during breastfeeding?

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

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

Human Actrapid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

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

Human Actrapid may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

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

Side effects of Human Actrapid rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Human Actrapid with Other Drugs

Human 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

Human Actrapid Contraindications

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

Is this Human Actrapid habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Human Actrapid has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Human Actrapid as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Human Actrapid only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Human Actrapid in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Human Actrapid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Human Actrapid

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Human Actrapid together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Human Actrapid

Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Human Actrapid are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Mild