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Indications & Uses
Glyset R is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Insulin Aspart works by regulating how the body manages blood glucose. It attaches to insulin receptors on muscle and fat cells, helping these cells take up glucose from the bloodstream while also reducing the amount of glucose the liver releases. Together, these actions lower blood glucose levels.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Dosage of Insulin Aspart is individualized and determined by the physician according to the patient's needs. In patients with type 2 diabetes, Insulin Aspart can be used as monotherapy or combined with oral antidiabetic drugs (OADs) when blood glucose is not adequately controlled by those oral antidiabetic drugs alone. For patients with type 2 diabetes, the recommended starting dose is 6 IU at breakfast and 6 IU at dinner (evening meal). Insulin Aspart can also be started once daily at 12 IU with dinner (evening meal). When Insulin Aspart is used once daily, it is generally recommended to switch to twice daily dosing once the dose reaches 30 units, splitting it into equal breakfast and dinner doses. If twice daily dosing leads to recurrent daytime hypoglycaemic episodes, the morning dose can be split into morning and lunchtime doses, giving thrice daily dosing. The dose should not be increased if hypoglycemia has occurred within the previous three days. Dose adjustments can be made once a week until the target HbA1c is reached. In patients with type 1 diabetes, individual insulin requirements are usually between 0.5 and 1.0 IU/kg/day, and Insulin Aspart may meet this requirement fully or in part. When switching a patient from biphasic human insulin to Insulin Aspart, begin with the same dose and regimen, then adjust according to individual needs, following the titration guidelines in the table above. Insulin Aspart can be used in elderly patients; however, experience with its use in combination with OADs in patients older than 75 years is limited.
Side Effects
Side effects of Rapilog, which contains insulin aspart, include low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), allergic reactions, reactions at the injection site, lipodystrophy, itching (pruritus) and rash.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Dose adjustment and monitoring: blood glucose should be monitored in all patients treated with insulin. Rapilog regimens should be modified cautiously and only under medical supervision.
Contraindications
Insulin Aspart should not be used during an episode of hypoglycemia, or in anyone who is hypersensitive to Insulin Aspart or any of its excipients.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy category B. Insulin Aspart can be used during breastfeeding without restriction. Treating a nursing mother with insulin should not affect the baby, though her dosage may need to be adjusted.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Use in Special Populations
Renal Impairment: Insulin Aspart may need to be given at a lower dose.
Hepatic Impairment: Insulin Aspart may need to be given at a lower dose.
Overdose
There is no set dose of insulin that counts as an overdose. But if a patient is given more Insulin Aspart than their body needs, hypoglycaemia can develop in stages. Mild episodes can be treated by giving glucose or sugary products by mouth.
In a severe episode, where the patient has become unconscious, glucagon (0.5 to 1 mg) is given intramuscularly or subcutaneously. If the patient does not respond to glucagon within 10 to 15 minutes, glucose must also be given intravenously. Once the patient regains consciousness, oral carbohydrate is recommended so that the hypoglycaemia does not come back.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Insulin Aspart in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C. Don't let it freeze, and keep it away from light.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Glyset R 300 iu
What is Glyset R 300 iu Injection?
Glyset R 300 iu Injection is a medicine that contains Insulin Aspart. It is made by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Rapid Acting Insulin group of medicines.
What is Glyset R used for?
Glyset R is used for: Diabetes Mellitus.
What are the side effects of Glyset R?
Side effects of Rapilog, which contains insulin aspart, include low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), allergic reactions, reactions at the injection site, lipodystrophy, itching (pruritus) and rash.
Can I take Glyset R during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy category B. Insulin Aspart can be used during breastfeeding without restriction. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Glyset R?
There is no set dose of insulin that counts as an overdose. But if a patient is given more Insulin Aspart than their body needs, hypoglycaemia can develop in stages. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Glyset R?
Keep Insulin Aspart in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C. Don't let it freeze, and keep it away from light.
Can I take other medicines with Glyset R?
Some medicines can interact with Insulin Aspart, for example: Disopyramide, Pentoxifylline, Danazol, Fluoxetine, Clonidine Hydrochloride, Insulin (Human) 30/70. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Glyset R?
Glyset R is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.