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Novomix is a mixture of soluble insulin Aspart (rapid acting) and crystalline insulin aspart with protamine (medium acting). Novomix is indicated for the treatment of patients with diabetes and requiring insulin therapy.
1. Uses and effectiveness of Novomix
Novomix drug has the effect of stabilizing blood sugar in the body, so it is often prescribed by doctors to use in patients with type I and type II diabetes, especially in the case of treatment with other drugs. inefficient.
For the hypoglycemic effect of Insulin Aspart is due to increased glucose absorption. It works by binding insulin to receptors on muscle and fat cells and inhibiting the liver's production of glucose. After injecting Novomix, the drug will start to work within 10 to 20 minutes. The drug will have the strongest effect from 1 to 4 hours after injection. Duration of action within 24 hours.
2. Dosage and how to use Novomix
2.1 About Novomix Dosage Dosage will be prescribed depending on the body condition and medical condition of each patient. The tolerability as well as the effect of the drug will also depend on the condition of each person.
The doctor will prescribe based on the needs of each patient, depending on a certain stage. Therefore, patients who want to use Novomix need to consult a doctor to be given the most suitable dosage.
Normally, patients using insulin for the first time can use it with a dose of 2 times a day, 6 units each time, then maybe once a day, 12 units each time. For patients with liver failure, kidney failure or the elderly... will need to pay attention to adjust the dose. To ensure safety, patients need to report to their doctor about their medical history so that a suitable dose can be given to avoid overdose.
2.2 Learn how to use Novomix Novomix is prepared as a ready-to-drink mixture and injected into the body by subcutaneous injection.
With injection pen design, patients can easily use Novomix. However, it should also be noted that the injection pen should be stored carefully to avoid infection because it will be the cause of the risk of infection for the patient.
Before injecting the drug into the body, the user needs to shake well to mix the suspension inside. The pen has a dose adjustment device design, so the user should adjust the necessary suspension level before injecting into the body. Users should note that only subcutaneous injection can be in the thighs, abdomen, buttocks or deltoid muscles, avoid injecting into a vein, as it can cause excessive hypoglycemia. Because of the ability to affect lipid metabolism, users should pay attention to change the injection area to avoid lipodystrophy. In addition, reducing the accumulation of drugs in an area that causes the area to swell.
3.Novomix is contraindicated in what cases?
People who are allergic or hypersensitive to the ingredients in the drug, typically Insulin Aspart; The drug is not intended for patients with hypoglycemia. To ensure safety, patients need to fully report to the doctor their condition and the drugs they are using, to avoid possible complications.
4. Some interactions of Novomix with other drugs
Novomix when used concurrently with: Aspirin, ACEI, beta-blockers, other hypoglycemic drugs... may cause serious hypoglycaemia. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a doctor to adjust the appropriate dose of the drug.
On the other hand, when using Novomix with a number of drugs that increase blood sugar such as loop diuretics, thiazide diuretics, tranquilizers... may reduce the effect of Novomix.
5.Some side effects of Novomix
During the use of Novomix, patients may experience the following side effects:
Potentially causing severe hypoglycemia; Some people may experience lipodystrophy due to Novomix's effect on lipid metabolism; Some side effects will be related to allergic reactions such as: rash, itching, swelling... Besides, patients may experience a number of conditions such as neuralgia, anaphylaxis, and anaphylaxis. However, these cases are also extremely rare.
In case of experiencing unwanted side effects, users should immediately notify the prescribing doctor and immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
6.Some precautions to be taken when using Novomix
Need to adjust the diet when combined with medication to help improve the effectiveness of treatment; Attention should be paid to carefully monitor the patient in case of excessive hypoglycaemia while taking the drug; Currently, there are no adequate reports or studies that use by pregnant women leads to adverse effects on the fetus. Novomix is not able to cross the placenta, but if you want to use it, the patient needs to consult a doctor for a suitable plan; For women who are breast-feeding, there are currently no adequate reports of adverse events in nursing infants. Breastfeeding women can still use the drug, but it is not recommended to self-use without any prescription from a doctor. Novomix is a mixture of soluble insulin Aspart and crystallized insulin aspart with protamine. Novomix is indicated for the treatment of patients with diabetes and requiring insulin therapy.
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