Uses, Side Effects, Price of Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge

Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge is a long-acting type of insulin used to treat types 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus in both adults and children. It provides a steady level of insulin in the body for an entire day and helps control blood sugar levels. This helps to prevent complications of diabetes.

Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge can be prescribed alone or along with fast-acting insulin or other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. You should use this medicine regularly as per the dose advised to get the maximum benefit. If you stop taking it, your blood sugar levels may rise very high which may put you at risk of serious complications. It is only a part of the treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise and weight reduction as advised by your doctor.

The most common side effect of this medicine is low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). To prevent this, it is important to inject only the correct dose of medicine, have regular meals, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Drinking excessive alcohol can also lead to a fall in your blood sugar levels. Other side effects include allergy at the injection site like redness, swelling, or hard lumps (lipohypertrophy). Some people gain weight while taking insulin.

Do not use this medicine when you have low blood sugar levels. Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver or heart problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it.

USES OF Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge

• Diabetes

BENEFITS OF Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge

In Diabetes

Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge is a man-made form of insulin that helps to control high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It replaces the insulin that is normally produced in the body. This helps the glucose get into your cells so your body can use it for energy. Lowering of blood sugar level helps reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs.

You will need to learn exactly how, where, and when to inject this insulin for it to be most effective. Taking this medicine regularly along with a proper program of diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

SIDE EFFECTS OF Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about the

• Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
• High blood pressure
• Peripheral edema
• Diarrhea
• Urinary tract infection
• Auto-antibody formation
• Back pain
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Cataract

Caution :

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQs:

Q1. Can I take Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge twice a day? Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge is long-acting and is usually prescribed to be taken once a day. It can be taken at any time of the day, but try to take it at the same time each day.

Q2. What will happen if I accidentally inject more than the prescribed dose of Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge? If you have accidentally taken more than the prescribed dose of Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge, your blood sugar levels may become too low (hypoglycemia). This hypoglycemia may be mild or severe. Monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently for the next 24 hours. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia (with symptoms like anxiety, sweating, weakness, tremors, fast heartbeat) can usually be corrected with the help of sugary foods such as sugary candy, fruit juice, and glucose/glucon-D. However, it is important to consult your doctor to decide the further course of treatment. More severe episodes of hypoglycemia may even lead to a seizure (fit) or unconsciousness. This can be life-threatening and the patient should be rushed to an emergency.

Q3. How should Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge be stored? Keep this medication out of the reach of children in the container it came in. Store unopened vials and pens in the refrigerator, but do not freeze them. An unopened, Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge can be stored in the refrigerator until the date shown on the company's label. Moreover, never use Basalog 100IU/ml Refill Cartridge that has been frozen or defrosted. If a refrigerator is unavailable, the vials can be stored at room temperature and away from direct sunlight and extreme heat. It should appear as a clear, colorless solution that is free from any particles.