? What is Insulin Aspart / Aspart Protamine 30 and What is It Used For?

Insulin Aspart / Aspart Protamine 30 is a modern insulin with a rapid and intermediate action, with a 30/70 ratio. Modern insulin products are improved versions of human insulin.
Insulin Aspart / Aspart Protamine 30 is used to reduce elevated blood sugar levels in adults, adolescents, and children aged 10 years and above who are diagnosed with diabetes.
It starts reducing blood sugar within 10-20 minutes after injection, peaks between 1 to 4 hours after injection, and lasts for up to 24 hours. In the treatment of type 2 diabetes, Insulin Aspart / Aspart Protamine 30 can be used with oral diabetes medications and/or injectable antidiabetic products.

⚠ Contraindications

Do not use Insulin Aspart / Aspart Protamine 30 if:

• You are allergic to insulin aspart or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.
• You suspect the onset of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
• The pen has fallen, been damaged, or crushed.
• It has not been stored correctly or has been frozen.
• The insulin appears cloudy or discolored.

⚠ Warnings and Precautions

Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including if:

• You have kidney, liver, adrenal, pituitary, or thyroid problems.
• You exercise more than usual or plan to change your diet, as this may affect your blood sugar levels.
• You are ill, continue using insulin, and consult your doctor.
• You are traveling across time zones, as this can affect your insulin requirements and injection times.
• You notice any skin changes at the injection site.

? Possible Side Effects

Insulin Aspart / Aspart Protamine 30 can cause serious side effects, but these are rare and include:

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Skin changes at the injection site
• Allergy symptoms
• Vision problems
• Joint swelling
• Diabetic retinopathy (eye disease related to diabetes that may cause vision loss)
• Painful neuropathy (nerve damage causing pain)

? Other Medicines and Insulin Aspart / Aspart Protamine 30

Tell your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medications. Some drugs can affect blood sugar levels.

• Blood sugar levels may drop (hypoglycemia) if you take medicines for: diabetes, depression, blood pressure, certain heart conditions, pain, low body temperature, fertility, or infections.
• Blood sugar levels may increase (hyperglycemia) if you take medicines for: contraception, fluid retention, thyroid disorders, asthma, or growth.

? How to Take Insulin Aspart / Aspart Protamine 30

• Always use insulin and adjust your dose exactly as your doctor has told you.
• Insulin Aspart / Aspart Protamine 30 is typically taken just before a meal. Consume a meal or snack within 10 minutes of the injection to avoid low blood sugar. If necessary, it can be given immediately after a meal.
• Insulin Aspart / Aspart Protamine 30 is injected subcutaneously. Do not inject directly into the vein or muscle.
• Change the injection site within a specific area to reduce the risk of lumps or skin indentations.
• The best injection sites are the front of the abdomen (stomach), buttocks, front of thighs, or arms. Insulin will act faster if injected around the abdomen. Always measure blood sugar levels regularly.

? Use in Children and Adolescents

Insulin Aspart / Aspart Protamine 30 can be used in adolescents and children aged 10 years and above when pre-mixed insulin is preferred. There is limited clinical data for children aged 6-9 years. No data is available for children under 6 years.

? Use in Special Populations

If you have impaired kidney or liver function, or if you are over 65 years old, you need to monitor your blood sugar regularly and discuss insulin dose changes with your doctor.

? How to Store Insulin Aspart / Aspart Protamine 30

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiration date printed on the FlexPen label and carton after "EXP." Always keep the pen cap on.
• Before opening: Store unused Insulin Aspart / Aspart Protamine 30 pens in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C, away from the cooling element. Do not freeze.
• During use or when carrying as a spare: You can carry Insulin Aspart / Aspart Protamine 30 with you and keep it at temperatures below 30°C or in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C) for up to 4 weeks. If refrigerated, keep it away from the cooling element. Do not freeze.
• Do not dispose of the medicine in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any medicines you no longer use. This will help protect the environment.