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Novolin R (Insulin Human) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

Adverse events commonly associated with human insulin therapy include the following:

Body as Whole - Allergic reactions (see PRECAUTIONS, Allergy).

Skin and Appendages - Injection site reaction, lipodystrophy, pruritus, rash (see PRECAUTIONS, Allergy).

Other - Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia and ketosis (see PRECAUTIONS).

OVERDOSAGE

Excess insulin may cause hypoglycemia and hypokalemia, particularly after IV administration. Hypoglycemia may occur as a result of an excess of insulin relative to food intake, energy expenditure, or both. Mild episodes of hypoglycemia usually can be treated with oral glucose. Adjustments in drug dosage, meal patterns, or exercise, may be needed. More severe episodes with coma, seizure, or neurologic impairment may be treated with intramuscular/subcutaneous glucagon or concentrated intravenous glucose. Sustained carbohydrate intake and observation may be necessary because hypoglycemia may recur after apparent clinical recovery. Hypokalemia must be corrected appropriately.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED NOVOLIN R SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Novolin R. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Novolin R side effects / adverse reactions in 80 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-23

Patient: 80 year old female

Reactions: Abdominal Discomfort, Dyspepsia

Suspect drug(s):
Novolin R
    Dosage: subcutaneous
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Novolin N
    Dosage: subcutaneous
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Victoza
    Dosage: 1.2 mg, qd, subcutaneous
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus



Possible Novolin R side effects / adverse reactions in 70 year old male

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2011-12-23

Patient: 70 year old male

Reactions: Anti-Insulin Antibody, Hypoglycaemia, Hyperglycaemia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Levemir
    Dosage: 6 u, qd
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    Start date: 2009-06-10
    End date: 2009-06-24

Novolin R
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Other drugs received by patient: Humalog MIX 50; Humacart N; Humalog



Possible Novolin R side effects / adverse reactions in 70 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-23

Patient: 70 year old male

Reactions: Wrong Drug Administered, Hypoglycaemia

Suspect drug(s):
Levemir
    Dosage: 110 u, qd at bedtime, subcutaneous
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Novolin R
    Dosage: sliding scale, qid, subcutaneous
    Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2010-05-21

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