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Side Effects of Novolin R Use-2

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Novolin R as follows: Weight gain This is secondary to the anabolic effect of Novolin R administration and can result from increased calorie intake over time. Lipodystrophy This is an effect secondary to repeated Novolin R shots administered for prolonged period. Thickening of adipose tissue can occur at the site of repeated insulin administration, which can affect absorption of insulin over time. This can lead to [...]

Side Effects of Novolin R Use-1

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Novolin R as follows: Hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia happens to be the most common side effect with Novolin R. The risk for this complication multiplies with the patient being noncompliant with the time of Novolin R administration, stacking up the doses of insulin too close, and highly irregular eating habits with improper mealtimes. During the episode of hypoglycemia, patients can present with dizziness, headache, hunger, sweating, weakness, irritability, [...]

How to Take Novolin R

Patient was educated on how to take Novolin R as follows: Take the Novolin R shot at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the shot. This also helps to avoid lags in insulin coverage or stacking up the doses of insulin too close. Forgetting the shot can precipitate an episode of elevated blood sugars. Since Novolin R a short duration of onset of action, the shot must be taken no more than 30 [...]

Novolin R and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Novolin R and its mechanism of action as follows: Novolin R is a short-acting insulin that is fast acting and has a short onset of action of 30 minutes. The action of this insulin peaks in about 2 to 3 hours. Novolin R continues to exert the action for a total duration of 4 to 6 hours. Novolin R insulin helps cells in the muscle, fat, and liver absorb glucose from [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Novolin N-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Novolin N as follows: Observe for any signs and symptoms of lipodystrophy, such as, thinning of subcutaneous fat in some areas of the skin along with deposition of extra fat in some other areas. Patients also present with poor blood sugar management and symptoms of hyperglycemia, secondary to impaired Novolin N insulin absorption. Observe compliance with rotation of Novolin N insulin administration sites to avoid [...]