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Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml Substitute

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Uses:

<p>Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml is used in the treatment of Diabetes (Type 1 diabetes mellitus, Type 2 diabetes mellitus). The detailed uses of Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Diabetes Management:</strong> Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml is primarily used to regulate blood glucose levels in individuals with diabetes mellitus, helping to keep them within a healthy range.</li><li><strong>Postprandial Blood Sugar Control:</strong> Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml effectively manages postprandial (after-meal) blood sugar spikes through its combination of intermediate and short-acting insulin.</li><li><strong>Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Treatment:</strong> Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml is prescribed for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who are unable to achieve adequate glycemic control with oral hypoglycemic agents alone.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml works by ensuring rapid and stable sugar control. It prevents the risk of having severe complications of diabetes. It stimulates the recovery of sugar in muscle and fat cells and thus suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.
  • Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml helps in improving the glycemic control, which in turn decreases the risk of progression of complications of diabetes like damage of the retina, damage to the kidney, damage to nerve cells, delayed wound healing, diabetic foot ulcer and others.
  • Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml offers the flexibility to adjust insulin intake based on carbohydrate consumption and blood glucose levels, ensuring tailored diabetes management. The
  • The Penfill format facilitates precise and convenient dosing using an insulin pen device, thereby enhancing the ease of use for diabetic patients.

FAQs

Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml is used to treat diabetes mellitus. It works by ensuring rapid and consistent sugar control.

Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml works by replacing the insulin that is normally produced by the body. It helps move sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it is used for energy. Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml also prevents the liver from producing more sugar.

Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml typically begins working after 10-20 minutes, and will last for between 3 and 5 hours.

Cold sweat; cool pale skin; headache; rapid heartbeat; feeling sick; feeling very hungry; temporary vision changes; drowsiness; unusual tiredness and weakness; nervousness or tremor; feeling anxious; feeling confused; difficulty in concentrating are some of the common signs of the low blood sugar level in an individual.

If you experience low blood sugar, eat glucose tablets or another high sugar snack (e.g. sweets, biscuits, fruit juice). Measure your blood sugar if possible and rest. Always carry glucose tablets or high sugar snacks with you. You should give a call to any of your family members if you are feeling dizziness or drowsiness.

Local allergic reactions (pain, redness, hives, inflammation, bruising, swelling and itching) at the injection site may occur. These usually disappear after a few weeks of taking your insulin. If they do not disappear, or if they spread throughout your body, talk to your doctor immediately.

Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml can be given to treat both the condition of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, your doctor will decide whether Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml can be given to you or not depending on your present condition. Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml or other forms of insulin, patients with kidney disease, liver disease, low blood sugar/glucose level (hypoglycaemia), and low potassium level (hypokalaemia).

Cut back on foods high in sodium, alcohol, fried foods, and high-carb food and drinks like sugary drinks, drinks with added sugar, white rice and starchy vegetables.

Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml should not be discontinued without a doctor's consultation as stopping Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml may cause severe hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and ketoacidosis (buildup of acid in the blood). Consult the doctor if you feel uncomfortable after taking Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml.

The injection site should be changed to prevent skin changes like lumps under the skin. Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml may not work well if injected into the lumpy area.

Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Limit sugar intake and avoid smoking & alcohol consumption. Manage stress by doing meditation or yoga.

Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) may occur because you inject too much insulin, miss or delay meals, do not eat enough, eat food containing less carbohydrate than normal, drink alcohol, lose carbohydrates due to vomiting or diarrhoea, do more exercise than usual or a different type of physical activity, are recovering from an injury, illness, operation or stress, or are taking/have stopped taking other medicines.

Check the label for directions and use Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml as advised by the doctor. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns. Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml should be taken immediately before a meal. Eat a meal or snack within 10 minutes of the injection to avoid low blood sugar. When necessary, Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml can be given soon after a meal.

Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml belongs to the class of medicines called insulin analogues used to improve glycaemic control.

Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml contains Insulin aspart which is produced in a genetically modified strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker's yeast) using rDNA technology.

Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml may cause weight gain due to a decrease in glucosuria (excretion of glucose through urine). Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.

Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml may be needed for the rest of your life if you have type 1 diabetes as your body is not able to produce sufficient insulin. However, if you have type 2 diabetes your doctor might prescribe Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml for a short duration based on your condition.

Yes, Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels). Regularly monitor blood sugar levels and take a source of sugar such as glucose biscuits, candy or fruit juices if you experience symptoms of hypoglycaemia cold sweat, headache, rapid heartbeat, feeling sick, drowsiness, unusual tiredness, and weakness.

Yes, Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml is a fast-acting insulin. It helps control immediate post-meal high blood glucose levels. You should eat a meal within 5-10 minutes after taking a dose of Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml.

Fiasp FlexTouch 100U/ml Prefilled Pen 3 ml is safe to be used in pregnancy if prescribed by the doctor. Careful monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised.