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OVERDOSE
Excess insulin may cause hypoglycemia and, particularly when given intravenously, hypokalemia. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia usually can be treated with oral glucose.
Adjustments in drug dosage, meal patterns, or exercise may be needed. More severe episodes of hypoglycemia with coma, seizure, or neurologic impairment may be treated with intramuscular/subcutaneous glucagon or concentrated intravenous glucose. Sustained carbohydrate intake and observation may be necessary because hypoglycemia may recur after apparent clinical recovery. Hypokalemia must be corrected appropriately.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
APIDRA (insulin glulisine [rdna origin] inj) is contraindicated:
- during episodes of hypoglycemia
- in patients who are hypersensitive to APIDRA (insulin glulisine [rdna origin] inj) or to any of its excipients When used in patients with known hypersensitivity to APIDRA (insulin glulisine [rdna origin] inj) or its excipients, patients may develop localized or generalized hypersensitivity reactions [See ADVERSE REACTIONS].
Last reviewed on RxList: 12/9/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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