What is Novolog 70/30: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Novolog 70/30

• Keep all medicine away from heat and direct light.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

• Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• Always double-check both the concentration (strength) of your insulin and your dose. Concentration and dose are not the same. The dose is how many units of insulin you will use. The concentration tells how many units of insulin are in each milliliter (mL), such as 100 units/mL (U-100), but this does not mean you will use 100 units at a time.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Use this medicine 15 minutes before a meal. If you have type 2 diabetes, you can use it after a meal.

• Mix the medicine immediately before use. Allow it to warm to room temperature for easy mixing.

• The insulin should look white or cloudy after you mix it. Do not use this insulin if it is clear or has clumps or particles in it.

• Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. Do not use the exact same spot for each injection.

• Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine. If you use a syringe, use only the kind that is made for insulin injections. Some insulin must be given with a specific type of syringe or needle. Ask your pharmacist if you are not sure which one to use.

• Always check the label before use, to make sure you have the correct type of insulin. Do not change the brand, type, or concentration unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use this insulin combination in an insulin infusion pump.

• Cartridge and FlexPen® syringe: Mix the insulin before use by rolling the cartridge or pen between your palms 10 times. Then, turn it upside down at least 10 times, so the glass ball moves from one end to the other.

• Vial: Mix the insulin before use by rolling the vial between your palms 10 times.

• Do not mix this insulin with any other insulin.

• Do not store the cartridge delivery device or pen with a needle attached.

• New, unopened medicine: Store in the refrigerator in the original carton until the expiration date. Do not freeze. Do not use the insulin if it has been frozen. You may also store the unopened cartridge or FlexPen® at room temperature for up to 14 days, or the unopened vials at room temperature for up to 28 days.

• Opened medicine: Vial: Store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. If you cannot keep the vial in the refrigerator, you may store it at room temperature for up to 28 days in a cool place.Cartridge or FlexPen®: Store at room temperature for up to 14 days. Do not store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.

• Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

• Use this medicine 15 minutes before a meal. If you have type 2 diabetes, you can use it after a meal.

• Vial: Mix the insulin before use by rolling the vial between your palms 10 times.

• Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• Opened medicine: Vial: Store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. If you cannot keep the vial in the refrigerator, you may store it at room temperature for up to 28 days in a cool place.Cartridge or FlexPen®: Store at room temperature for up to 14 days. Do not store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.

• Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine. If you use a syringe, use only the kind that is made for insulin injections. Some insulin must be given with a specific type of syringe or needle. Ask your pharmacist if you are not sure which one to use.

• Always double-check both the concentration (strength) of your insulin and your dose. Concentration and dose are not the same. The dose is how many units of insulin you will use. The concentration tells how many units of insulin are in each milliliter (mL), such as 100 units/mL (U-100), but this does not mean you will use 100 units at a time.

• Mix the medicine immediately before use. Allow it to warm to room temperature for easy mixing.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• The insulin should look white or cloudy after you mix it. Do not use this insulin if it is clear or has clumps or particles in it.

• Always check the label before use, to make sure you have the correct type of insulin. Do not change the brand, type, or concentration unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use this insulin combination in an insulin infusion pump.

• Do not mix this insulin with any other insulin.

• Keep all medicine away from heat and direct light.

• New, unopened medicine: Store in the refrigerator in the original carton until the expiration date. Do not freeze. Do not use the insulin if it has been frozen. You may also store the unopened cartridge or FlexPen® at room temperature for up to 14 days, or the unopened vials at room temperature for up to 28 days.

• Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

• Injection routeYou will be shown the body areas where this shot can be given. Use a different body area each time you give yourself a shot. Keep track of where you give each shot to make sure you rotate body areas. Do not use the exact same spot for each injection.

• Do not store the cartridge delivery device or pen with a needle attached.

• Cartridge and FlexPen® syringe: Mix the insulin before use by rolling the cartridge or pen between your palms 10 times. Then, turn it upside down at least 10 times, so the glass ball moves from one end to the other.

What to do if you miss a dose of Novolog 70/30

Novolog 70/30 contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to insulin aspart.

Novolog 70/30 warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, or heart failure.

• This medicine may cause the following problems: Low blood sugar or low potassium levels in the bloodFluid retention or heart failure (when used together with a thiazolidinedione [TZD] medicine)

• Never share insulin pens, needles, or cartridges with anyone. Sharing these can pass hepatitis viruses, HIV, and other illnesses from one person to another.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Novolog 70/30 interactions

• Some medicines can change the amount of insulin you need to use and make it harder for you to control your diabetes. Tell your doctor about all other medicines that you are using.

• Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

• Never share insulin pens with anyone. Shared needles or pens can pass hepatitis viruses, HIV, or other illnesses from one person to another.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.