NovoLog (Insulin Aspart [rDNA origin] Inj) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

Pill Identifier Search

May 27, 2012

Novolog

Diabetes Prescription Insulin Medications »

What is the diabetes medication insulin and how does it work?

Insulin is a hormone that is produced by certain cells in the pancreas called beta cells. Insulin helps the body use blood glucose (a type of sugar) for energy. When we eat and absorb food, glucose levels rise and insulin is released.

Some people can't make insulin; those people are said to have type 1 diabetes. A person with type 2 diabetes can make insulin, but the body doesn't respond well to insulin; they are said to have “insulin resistance.”

For what conditions is the diabetes medication insulin used?

Insulin is always necessary for type 1 diabetes because the body has no internal source of insulin. People with type 2 diabetes may also need insulin, particularly those who have difficulty controlling their diabetes with oral medications.

Are there differences among types of insulin?

Insulins differ based on three ...

Read the Diabetes Prescription Insulin Medications article »

« Previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Next »

NovoLog User Reviews >>

NovoLog

Type 2 Diabetes Slideshow Pictures

Diabetes and Foot Problems Slideshow

Take the Diabetes Quiz!

font size

Novolog Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

NovoLog (insulin aspart [rDNA origin] injection) is used to treat type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. It is usually given together with another long-acting insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is produced in the body. Common side effects include injection site reactions (e.g., pain, redness, irritation).

The dosage of NovoLog is individualized. The total daily insulin requirement may vary and is usually between 0.5 to 1.0 units/kg/day. NovoLog may interact with albuterol, clonidine, reserpine, guanethidine, or beta-blockers. There are many other medicines that can increase or decrease the effects of insulin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using NovoLog. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant. Your doctor may switch the type of insulin you use during pregnancy. This medication does not pass into breast milk. Your insulin needs may change while breast-feeding. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our NovoLog (insulin aspart [rDNA origin] injection) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Novolog Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

NovoLog (insulin aspart [rDNA origin]) Structural Formula Illustration

Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus

NovoLog (insulin aspart [rdna origin] inj) is an insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus.

Read the complete drug monograph for Novolog »

What is Novolog Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Novolog Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of insulin allergy: itching skin rash over the entire body, wheezing, trouble breathing, fast heart rate, sweating, or feeling like you might pass out.

Call your doctor if you have a serious side effect such as:

swelling in your hands or feet; or
low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling).

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is the most common side effect of insulin aspart. Symptoms of ...

Read the complete patient information for Novolog »

What is Novolog Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Novolog Consumer Information: Uses

Insulin aspart is a man-made product almost identical to human insulin that is used to treat diabetes mellitus. Like other insulin products, it works by helping sugar (glucose) get into cells. It starts working faster and lasts for a shorter time than regular insulin.

Insulin aspart is usually used in combination with a medium- or long-acting insulin product injected under the skin to control high blood sugar.

Even with diabetes, you can lead an active and healthy life if you eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and take your insulin as directed. Controlling high blood sugar helps pr...

Read the complete consumer information for Novolog »