When should actrapid be given?

Actrapid is given 30 minutes before a meal. Actrapid is a fast-acting insulin and may be used with intermediate or long-acting insulins. Actrapid may also be given intravenously (into a vein) but only by a doctor or a nurse.

When should I take human actrapid insulin?

Actrapid® is human insulin with a fast-acting effect. Actrapid® is used to reduce the high blood sugar level in patients with diabetes mellitus (diabetes). Diabetes is a disease where your body does not produce enough insulin to control the level of your blood sugar.

Can actrapid be given after meals?

The duration of action will vary according to the dose, injection site, blood flow, temperature and level of physical activity. An injection should be followed within 30 minutes by a meal or snack containing carbohydrates.

How long does actrapid work for?

Actrapid® will start to lower your blood sugar about half an hour after you inject it, and the effect will last for approximately 8 hours. Actrapid® is often given in combination with intermediate-acting or long-acting insulin preparations.

How is actrapid administered?

Actrapid is administered subcutaneously in the abdominal wall, the thigh, the gluteal region or the deltoid region. Injection into a lifted skin fold minimises the risk of unintended intramuscular injection.

What is the proper way to take insulin?

The insulin needs to go into the fat layer under the skin.

Pinch the skin and put the needle in at a 45º angle.
If your skin tissues are thicker, you may be able to inject straight up and down (90º angle).
Push the needle all the way into the skin.
Leave the syringe in place for 5 seconds after injecting.

How is human actrapid insulin used?

Human Actrapid 40IU/ml Solution for Injection is a short-acting insulin used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels after meals. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.

Is insulin taken before or after meals?

If you take Regular insulin or a longer-acting insulin, you should generally take it 15 to 30 minutes before a meal. If you take insulin lispro (brand name: Humalog), which works very quickly, you should generally take it less than 15 minutes before you eat.

How long is insulin active in the body?

Regular- or short-acting insulin takes about 30 minutes to work and lasts for about 3 to 6 hours. Intermediate-acting insulin takes up to 4 hours to work fully. It peaks anywhere from 4 to 12 hours, and its effects can last for about 12 to 18 hours.

How long does injected insulin stay in your system?

Short-acting insulin: Onset is in 30-60 minutes and duration of effects last up to 10 hours. Intermediate-acting insulin: Onset of two to four hours with duration of effects lasting 12-18 hours. Long-acting insulin: Onset of three to four hours with duration of effects lasting over 24 hours.

How do you inject human actrapid insulin?

Human Actrapid 40IU/ml Solution for Injection is injected under the skin (subcutaneously). Your doctor will show you the area of your skin where you should inject it. Try not to inject on the same spot every time. Rotate between the typical injection sites, such as abdomen, buttocks, upper legs or upper arms.