Since this medicine is administered before food, you may not be on a timed dosing schedule. In case of a missed dose, administer the medicine within 20 minutes after the meal. If the time gap is more since the meal, consult your doctor whether to inject the missed dose or not. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Seek immediate medical attention or contact the doctor if an overdose of this medicine is suspected. Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels) may occur in case of an overdose with symptoms such as extreme weakness, blurred vision, sweating, trouble speaking, tremors, stomach pain, confusion, etc. In cases of mild hypoglycemic episodes, oral glucose or sugary products can be used to avoid severe hypoglycemia.
Corticosteroids (moderate)
Beta blockers (moderate)
ACE inhibitors (moderate)
Fluoroquinolones (moderate)
Aspirin (moderate)
This medicine is used in the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes mellitus, a lifelong condition in which the pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin to control the blood sugar levels.
This medicine is used in the treatment of Type II Diabetes Mellitus, a lifelong condition in which the insulin produced by the body cannot be used properly by the cells to convert glucose into energy.
Decreased blood glucose levels
Headache
Fast heartbeat
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Sore throat
Unusual tiredness and weakness
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Apidra SoloStar Injection 100 IU 5 Pre filled Penx3 mL or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from decreased blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) since it may worsen the patient's condition.