Insulin aspart is a prescription drug used for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource describes how it works, explains when and how to use this medicine, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Injection site reactions, low blood potassium, and hypoglycemia are possible side effects of insulin aspart. This eMedTV article lists some of the warning signs of serious insulin aspart side effects (such as allergic reactions or low blood sugar).
Insulin aspart is used for the treatment of diabetes in adults and children. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses insulin aspart uses in more detail, explains how this drug works, and lists possible off-label uses for the medicine.
There is no standard insulin aspart dosage that will work for even the same person in all situations. This eMedTV segment lists factors that will help determine your insulin aspart dose and offers tips on how and where to inject the medicine.
Octreotide, propoxyphene, and MAOIs are medicines that may cause drug interactions with insulin aspart. This eMedTV segment describes the potentially dangerous effects of insulin aspart interactions and lists other drugs that may cause an interaction.
Before using insulin aspart, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This eMedTV page offers other precautions and warnings with insulin aspart, including information on who should not use this form of insulin.
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