Novopen 4

Uses / Indications: NovoPen 4 is an insulin pen that can deliver insulin doses from 1 to 60 units, in increments of 1 unit. NovoPen 4 is designed to be used with PenFill 3 mL insulin cartridges and NovoFine disposable needles. Benefits of NovoPen 4 Simplicity: Quick and simple to use, right from the very first timeDurability and accuracy: Built to last: Accurate insulin delivery for at least 5 yearsConvenience: Reassuring end-of-dose click for patient convenienceNote:Be careful when handling your NovoPen 4, do not drop it and avoid knocking it against hard surfaces.Always remove the needle and replace the pen cap after each use. Protect your NovoPen 4 against direct sunlight, water, dust and dirt. Use under medical supervision.

Pregnancy interaction:
• In some cases hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia detected, results as baby defects and bleeding in some cases.

Expert advice:
• Novopen 4 helps to control blood sugar level and avoids long-term complications. You should continue to exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet, and take your other diabetes medicines along with Novopen 4. Take 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side-effect; learn how to identify and manage its symptoms (sweating, rapid heartbeat, weakness, blurry vision, headache) and teach your family as well. Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site. Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites. Opened vials/cartridge are good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C). Do not use if the preparation is no longer clear and colourless, or if it contains particles. For further queries, please consult your Health care expert.

Side Effects:
• Novopen insulin may cause some unwanted effects like anxiety, bladder pain, change in behavior,blurred vision, confusion, depression, drowsiness, fast heartbeat, headache, nausea, loss of appetite, skin rash, fast and weak pulses occur in some cases.

How to use:
• Hold your NovoPen® 4 with the needle facing upwards. ... Pull out the dose button. ... Insert the Penfill® cartridge into the cartridge holder, colour-coded cap end first. Put the pen back together and twist it until you feel or hear a click. ... Preparing NovoPen® 4.. Setting your dose as required Always.

How it works:
• NovoPen 4 used as an insulin pen that can deliver insulin doses from 1 to 60 units, in increments of 1 unit. NovoPen 4 is designed to be used with PenFill 3 mL insulin cartridges and NovoFine disposable needles. NovoFine disposable needles are for one time use only.

Medicine interaction:
• Novopen 4 interact with drug is: repaglinide. Beta-blocker medications (such as metoprolol, propranolol, glaucoma eye drops such as timolol).