Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each)
The dose of Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) will depend on your condition and what other diabetes medicines you are taking. You can use it at any time of day with or without food but try to use it on the same day each week to get the most benefit. Your doctor or nurse will show you how and where to inject the medicine. Follow the instructions carefully. Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor. If you do, your blood glucose levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications. It should be used with a proper diet and exercise to control high blood glucose. This medicine should be stored in a fridge until you need it but do not freeze it.
Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each)
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) is an injectable medicine used to lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It works by helping your body produce insulin and reducing the amount of sugar your liver makes.
The dose of Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) will depend on your condition and what other diabetes medicines you are taking. You can use it at any time of day with or without food but try to use it on the same day each week to get the most benefit. Your doctor or nurse will show you how and where to inject the medicine. Follow the instructions carefully. Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor. If you do, your blood glucose levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications. It should be used with a proper diet and exercise to control high blood glucose. This medicine should be stored in a fridge until you need it but do not freeze it.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. It can also lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) especially if you are taking other medicines to lower blood sugar. Make sure you know how to recognize and deal with it.
Before using this medicine, talk to your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease, pancreatitis, or stomach problems. Also, tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines which may affect the way this medicine works. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor if it is safe to take Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each).
03How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
04How It Works
Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) is an anti-diabetic medication. It works by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas, decreases hormones that raise blood sugar levels, slows down digestion, and reduces appetite.
05What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each), take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is to be taken within the next 72 hours, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses of Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) within 72 hours of each other.
06Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Loss of appetite
Stomach pain
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Nausea
07Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each).
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Use of Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease because the information available is very limited.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
08Drug Tips
Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) should be injected under the skin of your abdomen or thigh once a week. Do not administer intravenously or intramuscularly.
You can inject into the same body area each week, but try not to use the exact same spot.
Store the pen in the refrigerator. When refrigeration is not possible, you can also keep your pen at room temperature (less than 30°C) for up to 2 weeks. Do not freeze it.
Do not use Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) if particles appear or if the solution is cloudy and/or discolored.
Aplevant 1.5mg Pre-filled Pen (0.5ml Each) may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain, which may get better with time. Eat smaller meals, limit fatty food intake and inform your doctor if it does not go away.
References
Sources and references
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