Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Actrapid Injection

Actrapid Injection

Generic nameHuman insulin
Drug classFast-acting (short-acting) insulin
FormsVials, Cartridges (Penfill), Prefilled pens (NovoLet, InnoLet, FlexPen), Disposable pen

Actrapid is a solution for injection that contains human insulin. It is a fast-acting insulin made using recombinant DNA technology, and it is available as vials, cartridges (Penfill), or prefilled pens (NovoLet, InnoLet or FlexPen).

General information, not medical advice

Your prescriber and the leaflet in your pack know your situation. This page does not.

  • Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
  • Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
  • Doses and warnings differ by country and product
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