Novolin70/30 70/30
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Questions & Answers
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Who should not use Novolin® 70/30?
Do not take Novolin® 70/30 if:
•Your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia). •You are allergic to anything in Novolin
®
70/30. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in Novolin
®
70/30. Check with your healthcare provider if you are not sure.
Tell your healthcare provider:
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about all of your medical conditions.
Medical conditions can affect your insulin needs and your dose of Novolin
®
70/30. •
if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
You and your healthcare provider should talk about the best way to manage your diabetes while you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Novolin
®
70/30 has not been studied in pregnant or nursing women. •
about all of the medicines you take,
including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Many medicines can affect your blood sugar levels and your insulin needs. Your Novolin
®
70/30 dose may need to change if you take other medicines.•
if you take any other medicines, especially ones commonly called TZDs (thiazolidinediones).
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if you have heart failure or other heart problems.
If you have heart failure, it may get worse while you take TZDs with Novolin
®
70/30.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show all your healthcare providers when you get a new medicine.
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Manufacturer Warnings
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Uses
Read the instructions for use that come with your Novolin® 70/30 product. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have any questions. Your healthcare provider should show you how to inject Novolin® 70/30 before you start taking it. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions to make changes to your insulin dose.
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Take Novolin® 70/30 exactly as prescribed.
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Novolin® 70/30 is an intermediate-acting insulin.
The effects of Novolin
®
70/30 start working ½ hour after injection. •The greatest blood sugar lowering effect is between 2 and 12 hours after the injection. This blood sugar lowering may last up to 24 hours.•
While using Novolin® 70/30
, any change of insulin should be made cautiously and only under medical supervision. Doses of oral anti-diabetic medicines may also need to change, if your insulin is changed. •
Do not mix Novolin® 70/30
with any insulins. •
Inject Novolin® 70/30 into the skin of your stomach area, upper arms, buttocks or upper legs.
Novolin
®
70/30 may affect your blood sugar levels sooner if you inject it into the skin of your stomach area.
Never inject Novolin® 70/30 into a vein or into a muscle.
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Change (rotate) your injection site within the chosen area (for example, stomach or upper arm) with each dose. Do not inject into the same spot for each injection.
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If you take too much Novolin® 70/30, your blood sugar may fall low (hypoglycemia).
You can treat mild low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) by drinking or eating something sugary right away (fruit juice, sugar candies, or glucose tablets). It is important to treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) right away because it could get worse and you could pass out (become unconscious). If you pass out, you will need help from another person or emergency medical services right away, and will need treatment with a glucagon injection or treatment at a hospital. See “What are the possible side effects of Novolin
®
70/30?” for more information on low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). •
If you forget to take your dose of Novolin® 70/30, your blood sugar may go too high (hyperglycemia).
If high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is not treated it can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis, which can lead to serious problems, like loss of consciousness (passing out), coma or even death. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for treating high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), and talk to your healthcare provider if high blood sugar is a problem for you. Severe or continuing high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) requires prompt evaluation and treatment by your healthcare provider. Know your symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and diabetic ketoacidosis which may include:
| ∘increased thirst∘frequent urination and dehydration∘confusion or drowsiness∘loss of appetite | ∘fruity smell on breath∘high amounts of sugar and ketones in your urine∘nausea, vomiting (throwing up) or stomach pain∘a hard time breathing |
Check your blood sugar levels. Ask your healthcare provider how often you should check your blood sugar levels for hypoglycemia (too low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (too high blood sugar).
Your insulin dosage may need to change because of:
| •illness•stress•other medicines you take | •change in diet•change in physical activity or exercise•surgery |
See the end of this patient information for instructions about preparing and giving the injection.
What should I avoid while using Novolin® 70/30?
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Alcohol.
Alcohol, including beer and wine, may affect your blood sugar when you take Novolin
®
70/30. •
Driving and operating machinery
. You may have difficulty concentrating or reacting if you have low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Be careful when you drive a car or operate machinery. Ask your healthcare provider if it is alright to drive if you often have: ∘low blood sugar ∘decreased or no warning signs of low blood sugar
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Novolin70/30 70/30 Manufacturers
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Remedyrepack Inc.
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How should I take Novolin® 70/30?
Only use Novolin® 70/30 if it appears cloudy or milky. There may be air bubbles. This is normal. If the precipitate (the white deposit at the bottom of the vial) has become lumpy or granular in appearance or has formed a deposit of solid particles on the wall of the vial, do not use it, and call Novo Nordisk at 1-800-727-6500. This insulin should not be used if the liquid in the vial remains clear after the vial has been gently rotated.
Novolin® 70/30 comes in:
•10 mL vials (small bottles) for use with syringe
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Remedyrepack Inc.
Novolin70/30 70/30 | Remedyrepack Inc.
How should I take Novolin® 70/30?
Only use Novolin® 70/30 if it appears cloudy or milky. There may be air bubbles. This is normal. If the precipitate (the white deposit at the bottom of the vial) has become lumpy or granular in appearance or has formed a deposit of solid particles on the wall of the vial, do not use it, and call Novo Nordisk at 1-800-727-6500. This insulin should not be used if the liquid in the vial remains clear after the vial has been gently rotated.
Novolin® 70/30 comes in:
•10 mL vials (small bottles) for use with syringe
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