Brand Names: NovoLog Mix 70/30, NovoLog Mix 70/30 FlexPen, Novolog Mix 70/30 PenFill

Generic Name: insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine (Pronunciation: IN su lin AS part, IN su lin AS part PRO ta meen)

• What is insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine (NovoLog Mix 70/30)?
• What are the possible side effects of insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine (NovoLog Mix 70/30)?
• What is the most important information I should know about insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine (NovoLog Mix 70/30)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine (NovoLog Mix 70/30)?
• How should I use insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine (NovoLog Mix 70/30)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (NovoLog Mix 70/30)?
• What happens if I overdose (NovoLog Mix 70/30)?
• What should I avoid while using insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine (NovoLog Mix 70/30)?
• What other drugs will affect insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine (NovoLog Mix 70/30)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine (NovoLog Mix 70/30)?

Insulin is a hormone that is produced in the body. It works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine is a faster-acting form of insulin than regular human insulin.

Insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine is used to treat type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes in adults.

Insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine (NovoLog Mix 70/30)?

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.

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is the most common side effect of insulin. Symptoms include headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, tremors, irritability, trouble concentrating, rapid breathing, fast heartbeat, fainting, or seizure (severe hypoglycemia can be fatal). Carry hard candy or glucose tablets with you in case you have low blood sugar.

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

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

Tell your doctor if you have itching, swelling, redness, or thickening of the skin where you inject insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Read the NovoLog Mix 70/30 (insulin aspart protamine and insulin aspart (rdna origin)) Side Effects Center for a complete guide to possible side effects »

What is the most important information I should know about insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine (NovoLog Mix 70/30)?

Take care not to let your blood sugar get too low. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can occur if you skip a meal, exercise too long, drink alcohol, or are under stress. Symptoms include headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, tremors, irritability, or trouble concentrating. Carry hard candy or glucose tablets with you in case you have low blood sugar. Other sugar sources include orange juice and milk. Be sure your family and close friends know how to help you in an emergency.

Also watch for signs of blood sugar that is too high (hyperglycemia). These symptoms include increased thirst, increased urination, loss of appetite, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision, and weight loss. Your blood sugar will need to be checked often, and you may need to adjust your insulin aspart and insulin aspart protamine dose.

Never share an injection pen or cartridge with another person. Sharing injection pens or cartridges can allow disease such as hepatitis or HIV to pass from one person to another.