Actrapid 100 IU/ml Flexpen

Actrapid 100IU/ml Flexpen 3 ml belongs to the group of medications called ‘antidiabetics’ used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which glucose levels are elevated in the body. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not make enough insulin (a hormone essential for glucose metabolism). In type 2 diabetes, either the body stops producing enough insulin or there is resistance to the action of insulin.

Actrapid 100IU/ml Flexpen 3 ml contains ‘Human Insulin’. It replaces the deficient hormone ‘insulin’ in patients with diabetes. Actrapid 100IU/ml Flexpen 3 ml suppresses the production of sugar in the liver and facilitates the reuptake of sugar in the fat and muscle cells; thereby, Actrapid 100IU/ml Flexpen 3 ml ensures rapid and consistent sugar control. It starts to work within 30 min after injection, and its action lasts up to 8 hours.

Take Actrapid 100IU/ml Flexpen 3 ml as prescribed by your doctor. A healthcare professional will teach you how to take the injection. It can cause some side effects, such as low blood sugar, swelling in your hands or feet, weight gain, or thickening of the skin at the injection site. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worsen.