InsuQuick Cartridge

Short Description

InsuQuick Cartridge is used for blood sugar control in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is a fast-acting insulin that helps lower blood sugar levels after meals.

Dosage Form

Cartridge

Introduction

InsuQuick Cartridge 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 at the start of a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal. 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. Do not use this medicine when you have low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney, liver, or heart problems before starting treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor as the dose may need to be changed. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. It is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine are low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia), headache, nasopharyngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection. To prevent this, it is important to always inject the correct dose of medicine only, have regular meals, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Drinking excessive alcohol can also lead to a fall in your blood sugar levels. Other side effects include allergies at the injection site like redness, swelling, or hard lumps (lipodystrophy). Some people gain weight while taking insulin.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. You or your caregiver may be taught how to use this medicine at home.

Side Effects

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) Headache Nasopharyngitis Upper respiratory tract infection Allergies at the injection site like redness, swelling, or hard lumps (lipodystrophy)

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with InsuQuick Cartridge.

Breastfeeding Warning

InsuQuick Cartridge 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 Warning

InsuQuick Cartridge 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.

Interacting Medicines

Amiloride Beclometasone Betamethasone Chlorthalidone

InsuQuick Cartridge is fast-acting insulin. It starts working within 10-20 minutes after injection. It works like your body's natural insulin. Insulin facilitates reuptake of glucose in muscles and fat cells and also blocks the release of glucose from the liver.

InsuQuick Cartridge helps to control blood sugar levels and avoid long-term complications. Take it 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side effect. Monitor your blood sugar level regularly. Always carry some sugary food or fruit juice with you in case you experience hypoglycemia symptoms such as cold sweats, cool pale skin, tremors, weakness, and anxiety. 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 stay good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C). Do not use it if the preparation is no longer clear and colorless or if it contains particles.