Fiasp PumpCart 100 units/ml injection solution in the cartridge insulin aspart
What Fiasp Is And What It Is Used For
Fiasp pumpcart is insulin with a fast-acting blood sugar-lowering effect. Fiasp is an injection solution containing insulin aspart and is used to treat diabetes mellitus in adults, adolescents, and children from 1 year of age. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels under control. Treatment with Fiasp pumpcart helps prevent complications of diabetes.
About PumpCart
Pump Cartridge cartridge used in an insulin pump that is designed to be used with the cartridge:
- It covers your entire daily insulin needs – necessary insulin throughout the day and mealtime insulin ( bolus ).
- Before using a pump Cartridge cartridge pump, your doctor or nurse will give you specific instructions.
The need for basal insulin (throughout the day):
When you use Fiasp in a pump, your insulin will be continuously supplied to your body.
- This covers your need for insulin throughout the day.
- Carefully read the pump’s manual (instruction manual) before setting or changing the basal insulin rate.
- If you stop the pump, be aware that the insulin effect will gradually decrease over 3 to 5 hours.
The need for mealtime insulin ( bolus ):
- Take your mealtime insulin shortly (0 to 2 minutes) before the meal starts, with the option of taking it up to 20 minutes after the meal starts (see section 3, How to use Fiasp).
- The maximum effect is reached between 1 and 3 hours after bolus dose one.
- The effect lasts for 3 to 5 hours.
2. What You Need To Know Before Using Fiasp Pumpcart
Do Not Use Fiasp
- If you are allergic to Fiasp insulin cartridges apart or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings And Cautions
Talk to your doctor, pharma, cist, or nurse before using the Fiasp pumpcart. Pay special attention to the following:
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) – If your blood sugar is too low, follow the advice for low blood sugar in section 4, “Possible side effects.” Fiasp pumpcart begins to lower blood sugar faster than other fast-acting insulins. If low blood sugar occurs, you may experience it earlier after taking Fiasp.
- High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) – If your blood sugar is too high, follow the advice for high blood sugar in section 4, “Possible fiasp insulin side effects.”
- Switching from other insulin preparations – The insulin dose may need to be changed if you switch from another insulin.
- Pioglitazone used with insulin may increase the risk of heart failure; see below under “Other medicines and Fiasp pumpcart.”
- Eye Disease – Rapid improvement in blood sugar control may lead to a temporary worsening of diabetes-related eye disease.
- Pain due to nerve damage – If your blood sugar level improves quickly, you may get nerve-related pain. This is usually temporary.
- Swelling around the joints – When you start treatment, too much fluid can accumulate in the body. It causes swelling around the ankles and other joints. This is usually short-lived.
If you have poor eyesight, see section 3, “How to use Fiasp pumpcart.”
Some conditions and activities can affect how much insulin you need. Talk to a doctor:
- If you have problems with your kidneys, liver, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, or thyroid gland.
- If you exercise more than usual or want to change your regular diet, it can affect your blood sugar level.
- If you become ill, continue to take your Fiasp insulin cartridges and talk to a doctor.
When using a Fiasp pumpcart, it is strongly recommended that the name of the medicinal product and the batch number of each package be documented to maintain a register of used batch numbers.
Skin changes at the injection site
To help prevent changes in the fatty tissue under the skin, e.g.,
- Skin thickening
- Skin shrinkage
- For lumps under the skin
You should always change the injection site. It may be that insulin et not work as well if you inject in an area with nodules or in a thickened or shriveled area (see “How to use Fiasp pumpcart“). Contact your doctor if you notice skin changes at the injection site and before changing the injection site if you are currently injecting in an affected area. Your doctor may advise you to check your blood sugar more often and to adjust your Fiasp insulin cartridges dose or the dose of other diabetes medicines.
Children And Young People
This medicine is not recommended for children under 1 year of age.
Other Medicines And Fiasp Pumpcart
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. Some medicines affect your blood sugar level, and you may need to change your Fiasp insulin cartridges dose.
Below is a list of the most common medicines that can affect your Fiasp insulin cartridges therapy.
Your blood sugar level may drop (hypoglycemia) if you take the following:
- Other medicines for diabetes (tablets or as an injection )
- Sulfonamides – against infection s
- Anabolic steroid is – e.g., testosterone
- Beta-blockers – for example, for high blood pressure or angina (angina). These medicines may make it harder to recognize the warning signs of low blood sugar (see section 4, “Warning signs of low blood sugar”).
- Acetylsalicylic acid (and other salicylates) – for pain and mild fever
- MAO inhibitors – for depression
- ACE inhibitors – for certain heart problems or high blood pressure.
Your blood sugar level may rise (hyperglycemia) if you take the following:
- Danazol – against endometriosis
- Birth control pills
- Thyroid hormones – against thyroid diseases
- Growth hormone – against growth hormone deficiency
- Glucocorticoid is, for example, cortisone – for inflammation
- Sympathomimetics, eg, epinephrine ( adrenaline ), salbutamol, or terbutaline – for asthma
- Thiazides – for high blood pressure or if your body retains too much fluid (fluid retention).
Octreotide and lanreotide – are used to treat a rare disease with the overproduction of growth hormone ( acromegaly ). These can either raise or lower your blood sugar level.
Pioglitazone – diabetes medicine (tablets) for treating type 2 diabetes. Some patients who have had type 2 diabetes and heart disease for many years or patients who have had a stroke in the past have developed heart failure when treated with pioglitazone and insulin. Tell your doctor immediately if you get signs of
- Heart failure includes
- Unexpected shortness of breath
- Rapid weight gain
- Local swelling ( Edema )
If any of the above apply to you (or you are not sure), talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Fiasp Pumpcart With Alcohol
If you drink alcohol, your insulin needs may change, as your blood sugar level may rise or fall. You should therefore check your blood sugar level more often than usual.
Pregnancy And Breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. This medicine can be used during pregnancy, but your insulin dose may need to be changed during and after delivery. Careful monitoring of your diabetes during pregnancy is needed. Avoiding low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia ) is especially important for your baby’s health.
There are no restrictions on treatment with Fiasp pumpcart during breastfeeding.
Driving And Using Machines
Low blood sugar can affect your ability to drive or use tools or machines. Low blood sugar can affect your ability to concentrate and react. It can be dangerous for yourself and others. Ask your doctor if it is appropriate for you to drive if:
- You often get low blood sugar
- You find it difficult to recognize signs of low blood sugar.
Important Information About Some Of The Ingredients Of Fiasp Pumpcart
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per dose. This means that this medicine is almost “sodium-free.”
3. How To Use Fiasp Pumpcart
If you are blind or have poor eyesight and cannot read the pump screen, do not use this pump without assistance. Get help from someone with good eyesight who knows how to use the pump.
Dosage and when to use Fiasp pumpcart
Always use your insulin and adjust the doses of your basal insulin and mealtime insulin ( bolus ) according to your doctor’s instructions. If unsure, talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
- Adjust your mealtime insulin ( bolus ) based on your blood sugar measurements and meal intake.
Adults:
Fiasp pumpcart meal doses should be taken just before (0 to 2 minutes) the meal begins, with the option to take up to 20 minutes after the meal has started.
Children:
Fiasp Pumpcart meal doses should be taken just before (0 to 2 minutes) the meal begins, with the option to take it up to 20 minutes after the meal has started in situations where it is uncertain how the child will eat. Consult a physician regarding these situations.
If you want to change your diet, consult a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse first, as changing your diet may change your need for insulin.
When using other medicines, ask your doctor if your treatment needs to be adjusted.
Use in elderly patients (65 years or older)
Elderly patients can use this medicine. Talk to your doctor about changes in your dose.
If you have kidney or liver problems
You may need to check your blood sugar level more often if you have kidney or liver problems. Talk to your doctor about changes in your dose.
How to inject Fiasp pumpcart
This medicine should only be injected under the skin ( subcutaneous injection ). Use only a pump designed to be used with this cartridge.
- Before using the pump Cartridge cartridge into the pump, your doctor or nurse will give you detailed instructions.
- Talk to your doctor if you need to inject your insulin another way.
Where you inject
Normally you will inject your insulin into the front of your waist. If your doctor recommends it, you can use your upper arm.
Do not inject into a blood vessel or muscle.
When changing the infusion set (tubing and needle), change the injection site for the needle. This may reduce the risk of developing changes under the skin (see section 4, “Possible side effects”).
Do not use Fiasp pumpcart
- If cartridge one or the aid containing cartridge one you use is dropped, damaged, or crushed. In that case, please return it to the pharmacy/place of purchase.
- If the cartridge has not been stored correctly (see section 5, “How to store Fiasp Pumpcart“).
- If the insulin is not clear (e.g., cloudy) and colorless.
Detailed instructions for use can be found on the other side of this leaflet.
How to inject Fiasp pumpcart
- Read and follow the pump manual (instruction manual) with your insulin pump.
- Use an infusion set (tube and needle) that fits your insulin pump.
- Check the name and strength of the cartridge label (PumpCart) to ensure it is Fiasp Pumpcart.
- The infusion set (tubing and needle) and Pump Cartridge cartridge may not be shared with others.
- Replacement of the infusion set (tubing and needle) must be done according to the instructions in the product information provided with the infusion set.
What to do if the pump system does not work
Ensure you always have an alternative method to inject your insulin under the skin (such as a pen or syringe) if the pump system does not work.
If You Use More Fiasp Pumpcart Than You Should
If you use too much insulin, your blood sugar may become too low (hypoglycemia). See the advice in section 4 under “Low blood sugar.”
If You Forget To Use Fiasp pumpcart
If you forget to use insulin, your blood sugar level may become too high (hyperglycemia). See section 4 under “High blood sugar.”
Three simple steps that can help avoid too low or high blood sugar are:
- Always keep the cartridge with Fiasp in reserve.
- Always have something with you that shows that you have diabetes.
- Always carry products that contain sugar. See section 4, “What to do if you get low blood sugar.”
If you stop using Fiasp
Do not stop taking insulin without talking to a doctor first. If you stop using insulin, it can lead to very high blood sugar (severe hyperglycemia) and ketoacidosis (a condition with too high acidity in the blood that can be potentially life-threatening). See symptoms and advice in section 4 under “High blood sugar.”
4. Possible Fiasp Pumpcart Side Effects
This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is very common with insulin therapy (may affect more than 1 user in 10). It can be very serious. If your blood sugar level drops too much, you may become unconscious. Severe hypoglycemia can cause brain damage and be life-threatening. If you have low blood sugar symptoms, raise your blood sugar level immediately. See the advice below under “Low blood sugar.”
If you get a severe allergic reaction to insulin or other ingredients of Fiasp, stop using this medicine and contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Signs of a severe allergic reaction may include:
- Local reactions e.g.
- Rash
- Redness
- Itching spreads to other parts of the body
- You suddenly feel sick and sweaty
- You start vomiting
- You have difficulty breathing
- You get palpitations or feel dizzy
Allergic reactions such as rash over large areas of the body and swelling of the face may occur. These are less common and may affect up to 1 in 100 people. Contact a doctor if the symptoms get worse or if you do not see any improvement within a few weeks.
Skin changes at the injection site: If you inject insulin at the same site, the adipose tissue may either shrink (lipoatrophy) or thicken (lipohypertrophy) ( may affect up to 1 in 100 people ). Nodules under the skin can also be caused by the accumulation of a protein called amyloid ( cutaneous amyloidosis. How often this occurs is not known). It may be that insulin et not work as well if you inject in an area with nodules or in a thickened or shriveled area. Change the injection site for each injection to prevent these skin changes.
Other fiasp pumpcart side effects include:
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
The reaction at the administration site: There may be local reactions at the injection site. These can include the following symptoms:
- Skin rash
- Redness
- Inflammation
- Bruising
- Irritation
- Pain
- Itching
The reactions usually disappear after a few days.
Skin reactions: Signs of allergy to the skin, such as
- Eczema
- Rash
- Itching
- Hives
- Dermatitis may occur
General effects of insulin therapy, including Fiasp
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) (very common Fiasp insulin side effects)
You can get low blood sugar if you:
- Drink alcohol
- Use too much insulin
- Exercise more than usual
- Eat too little
- Skip a meal
Warning signals for low blood sugar – these can come on suddenly:
- Headache
- Slurred speech
- Palpitation
- Cold sweats
- Cool and pale skin
- Nausea
- A strong feeling of hunger
- Tremors or nervousness/anxiety
- The feeling of unusual tiredness
- Weakness
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Concentration difficulties
- Short-term vision change
This is what you do if you have low blood sugar
- If you are conscious, treat your low blood sugar immediately with 15-20 g fast-acting carbohydrates: eat glucose tablets or any other snack that contains a lot of sugar, such as fruit juice, sweets, or cakes (for safety’s sake, always carry glucose tablets or snacks with a lot of sugar i) and adjust the insulin infusion or stop the pump.
- It is recommended that you measure your blood glucose level after 15-20 minutes and treat yourself again if your blood sugar level is below 4 mmol / l.
- Wait until the signs of low blood sugar have passed or your blood sugar level has stabilized. Then continue with insulin treatment as usual.
This is what others should do if they lose consciousness
Tell everyone you hang out with that you have diabetes. Tell them what can happen if your blood sugar gets too low, for example, that you may lose consciousness.
Tell them that if they lose consciousness, they must do the following:
- Turn to the side to avoid suffocation
- Immediately make sure you get medical attention.
- Do not give yourself anything to eat or drink, as you may suffocate.
You can regain consciousness faster if you receive a glucagon injection. Such an injection should only be given by someone who knows how to do it.
- If you are given glucagon, you will need sugar or a sugar-containing snack as soon as you regain consciousness.
- You must be treated in a hospital if you do not respond to the glucagon injection.
If severe low blood sugar is not treated, it can eventually cause brain damage. These can be short-term or long-term. Low blood sugar can even cause death.
Talk to a doctor about:
- You have had such low blood sugar that you have lost consciousness
- You have been given an injection of glucagon
- You have had too low blood sugar a few times recently.
Does one of the times of your insulin injections, your meals, or exercise habits may need to be changed?
- High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) with no known frequency (cannot be calculated from the available data)
You can get high blood sugar if you:
Eat more or exercise less than usual, drink alcohol, get an infection or fever, have not used enough insulin, regularly use too little insulin, forget to use your insulin, or stop using insulin.
Warning signals for high blood sugar – these usually occur gradually:
- Blushing skin
- Dry skin
- Drowsiness or fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Fruit-smelling (acetone-like) breath
- It would be best if you urinated more often
- Thirst
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea or vomiting
These signs may indicate a very serious condition called ketoacidosis. This means too much acidity in the blood because the body breaks down fat instead of sugar. If left untreated, it can lead to diabetic coma and eventually death.
This is what you do if you get high blood sugar
- Test your blood sugar level.
- If you have been taught how to do this, take a corrected insulin dose.
- Do a ketone test on the urine.
- Seek medical attention immediately if you have ketones.
5. How To Store Fiasp
- Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the label and the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.
- Before first use:
- Store in a refrigerator (2 ° C – 8 ° C). Do not freeze. Do not store near the heat sink. The cartridge should be stored in the outer carton. Sensitive to light.
After the first opening or if brought as a reserve:
- Store in a cool place during use.
- You can take your Fiasp cartridges (Pump Cart) and store them at room temperature (above 30 ° C) for up to 2 weeks.
- After that, it can be used for up to 7 days at a maximum of 37 ° C in a pump designed to be used with this cartridge.
- Keep the Pump Cartridge cartridge in the outer carton until ready to use to protect it from damage. Always protect the cartridge against light during use.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information
Content Declaration
- The active substance is insulin aspart. 1 ml solution contains 100 units of insulin as part. One cartridge contains 160 units of insulin aspart in a 1.6 ml solution.
- The other ingredients are phenol, metacresol, glycerol, zinc acetate, disodium phosphate dihydrate, arginine hydrochloride, nicotinamide ( vitamin B 3 ), hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment), sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment) (see the end of section 2 under “Important information on some ingredients”). in Fiasp ”) and water for injections.
What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack
- Fiasp is a clear, colorless, aqueous solution for injection in a cartridge.
- Pack sizes: 5 Fiasp cartridges of 1.6 ml. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer
Novo Nordisk A / S,
Novo Allé,
DK-2880 Bagsværd, Denmark
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