Novorapid Penfill Benefits & Uses

Novorapid Penfill is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2

Other Benefits

Diabetes (Read More - 10 Home Remedies for Diabetes)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Novorapid Penfill 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 2 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 2 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 2 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
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diabetes Type 2 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

Novorapid Penfill Related Warnings

Is the use of Novorapid Penfill safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Novorapid Penfill during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Novorapid Penfill safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Novorapid Penfill for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Novorapid Penfill on the Kidneys?

Novorapid Penfill may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Novorapid Penfill on the Liver?

Novorapid Penfill can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Novorapid Penfill on the Heart?

Novorapid Penfill is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Novorapid Penfill with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Metoprolol

Niacin

Isoniazid

Conjugated Estrogens

Octreotide

Selegiline

Chlorpromazine

Rifampicin,Isoniazid

Metformin,Linagliptin

Glibenclamide,Metformin

Novorapid Penfill Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Potassium Deficiency
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Novorapid Penfill

Is this Novorapid Penfill habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Novorapid Penfill is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Novorapid Penfill. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Novorapid Penfill should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Novorapid Penfill is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Novorapid Penfill Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Novorapid Penfill

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Novorapid Penfill

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