Xsulin R Espipen 100IU
pre-filled pen of 1.0 Injection.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Human insulin (100IU) |
| Manufacturer: | Bio Pharma Laboratories |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
Out of Stock
Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Xsulin R Espipen 100IU is a short-acting insulin used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Xsulin R Espipen 100IU is normally prescribed along with a long-acting type of insulin or other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. It should be taken 20-30 minutes before a meal. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. 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. Check your blood sugar levels regularly, keep track of your results, and share them with your doctor. This is very important to work out the correct dose of the medicine for you.
Xsulin R Espipen 100IU is a short-acting insulin which starts working within 30 minutes after injection. It works similar to the insulin produced by the body. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
- Take it 20 to 30 minutes before a meal.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side-effect. Learn how to identify and manage its symptoms (sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, headache) and teach your family as well.
- Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites.
- Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site.
- Opened vials/cartridges are good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C).
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level)
- Injection site reactions
- Cold sweats
- Anxiety
- Shakiness
- Hunger
- Rapid heartbeat
- Headache
- Nervousness
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Xsulin R Espipen 100IU.
Breastfeed
Xsulin R Espipen 100IU is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnancy
Xsulin R Espipen 100IU is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
