Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Apidra Injection
Apidra Injection
| Generic name | Insulin glulisine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Rapid-acting human insulin analogue (antidiabetic agent) |
| Forms | Injection solution, 100 units/mL (U-100), 10 mL multiple-dose vial, 3 mL single-patient-use SoloStar prefilled pen, 3 mL cartridges for use with certain reusable insulin pens (outside the US) |
Apidra is a fast-acting, man-made insulin used to help control blood sugar in people with diabetes. It is similar to the insulin your own body makes, and it works more quickly and for a shorter time than regular human insulin.
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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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