? Insulin Aspart 100 Units / mL Solution for Injection in a Pre-filled Pen

? What is Insulin Aspart and What is it Used For?

Insulin Aspart is a rapid-acting insulin. It is used to lower high blood sugar levels in adults, adolescents, and children aged 1 year and above with diabetes.
Treatment with Insulin Aspart helps prevent complications of diabetes. It starts to lower blood sugar levels 10-20 minutes after injection, with the peak effect occurring between 1 and 3 hours and the effect lasting from 3 to 5 hours. Due to this short-acting effect, it is typically used with intermediate-acting or long-acting insulin.

? Do Not Use Insulin Aspart If You:

• Are allergic to insulin aspart or any other ingredients in this medication.
• Have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
• Drop or damage the pen.
• Did not store it properly or it was frozen.
• Insulin is not clear and colorless.

⚠️ Warnings and Precautions

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including:

• If you have kidney, liver, or adrenal gland issues, or pituitary or thyroid problems.
• If you exercise more than usual or plan to change your diet, as it may affect blood sugar levels.
• If you are ill, continue using insulin and consult your doctor.
• If you are traveling across time zones, as this may affect your insulin needs and injection timing.
• If you notice skin changes at the injection site.

⚠️ Possible Side Effects

Insulin Aspart can cause serious side effects, though these happen to only a few people. These include:

• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Skin changes at the injection site
• Allergic reactions
• Vision problems
• Joint swelling
• Diabetic retinopathy (eye disease related to diabetes that can lead to vision loss)
• Painful neuropathy (pain due to nerve damage)

? Other Medications and Insulin Aspart

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

• Blood sugar may drop (hypoglycemia) if you take medications for diabetes, depression, blood pressure, heart disease, pain, temperature regulation, fertility, or infections.
• Blood sugar may rise (hyperglycemia) if you take medications for birth control, fluid retention, thyroid disorders, asthma, or growth disorders.

? How to Take Insulin Aspart

• Always use Insulin as instructed by your doctor.
• Insulin Aspart is usually taken before meals. Eat a meal or snack within 10 minutes after injection to prevent low blood sugar.
• It is injected under the skin, not in the vein or muscle.
• Rotate injection sites within the designated area to reduce the risk of bumps or skin lumps.
• Preferred injection sites are the front of the abdomen, upper arm, or front of the thigh.
• Insulin works faster when injected into the front of the abdomen.
• Always check your blood sugar levels regularly.

? How to Store Insulin Aspart

• Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
• Before opening: Store unopened pens in the refrigerator at 2 to 8°C (36 to 46°F). Do not freeze.
• While in use or when carrying as a reserve: You can carry the pen and store it at below 30°C (86°F) or in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C) for up to 4 weeks.
• Do not dispose of the medication in sewage or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to properly dispose of unused medications to protect the environment.