Xsulin Cartridge

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Eris Lifesciences Ltd
Active Ingredient	Insulin Isophane (50%) + Human insulin (40IU)
Storage	Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI DIABETIC
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	465

FAQ

What are the symptoms of high blood sugar?

Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, stomach pain, fruity breath odor, dry mouth and a fast heartbeat.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Xsulin Cartridge?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Xsulin Cartridge?

No, it is not safe to drink alcohol while using Xsulin Cartridge. Drinking alcohol while using this medicine may lower your blood sugar levels and cause unexpected hypoglycemia.

Which is the best area to inject Xsulin Cartridge?

Xsulin Cartridge is to be injected under the skin (subcutaneously). The best areas to give Xsulin Cartridge are your stomach, upper thigh, upper arm or buttocks.

What if you forget to take Xsulin Cartridge?

If you have missed a dose of Xsulin Cartridge, your blood sugar level may become too high (hyperglycemia). Check your blood sugar and then take the next dose accordingly.

Xsulin Cartridge Reviews

Xsulin Cartridge is a combination of two medicines, an intermediate-acting and a short-acting type of insulin. It is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus (type 1 and 2) to improve blood sugar control both in adults and children. It helps maintain the blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.

Xsulin Cartridge is normally prescribed along with other diabetes medicines. Your doctor or nurse will teach you the correct way of injecting it under the skin. It should be taken 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal. Don’t stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

It is only part of a treatment program that should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. Check your blood sugar levels regularly, keep track of your results and share them with your doctor. This is very important to work out the correct dose of the medicine for you.

The most common side effect of this medicine is low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). To prevent this, it's important to always inject the correct dose of medicine only, have regular meals, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. Drinking excessive alcohol can also lead to a fall in your blood sugar levels. Other side effects include reactions at the injection site like redness or swelling. Some people gain weight while taking insulin. You may also notice a rash, edema (swelling), or itching while taking this medicine.

Do not use this medicine when you have low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia). Tell your doctor if you’ve ever had kidney, liver or heart problems before starting treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor as the dose may need to be changed.

How Xsulin Cartridge Works

Insulin Isophane has a prolonged duration of action, while human insulin has a fast onset of action. Together, they ensure rapid and consistent sugar control by facilitating reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and suppressing the production of sugar in the liver.

How to Use Xsulin Cartridge

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. You or your care giver may be taught on how to use this medicine at home.

Benefits of Xsulin Cartridge

In Treatment of Diabetes: Xsulin Cartridge contains an intermediate-acting and a short-acting type of insulin. Together, they ensure rapid and consistent sugar control that helps control blood sugar levels for an entire day. It is given as an injection and your doctor or nurse will train you on the correct way to inject it. Managing blood glucose levels is an essential part of managing diabetes. If you can control the level you will reduce the risk of getting any of the serious complications of diabetes such as kidney damage, eye damage, nerve problems, and loss of limbs. Taking this medicine regularly along with proper diet and exercise will help you live a normal, healthy life.

Uses of Xsulin Cartridge

Treatment of Diabetes

Xsulin Cartridge Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

Xsulin Cartridge should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Xsulin Cartridge may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Xsulin Cartridge.

Driving ^CAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Liver ^CAUTION

Xsulin Cartridge should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Xsulin Cartridge may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Xsulin Cartridge is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Xsulin Cartridge is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Quick Tips

Opened vials/cartridges stay good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C).
Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites such as skin of the upper arms, thighs, or buttocks. After injection, the site of injection should not be massaged.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) may occur when taken along with other antidiabetic medicines, alcohol or on delaying/skipping a meal. Carry a sugar source with you for immediate relief.
Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site.
Take it 15 minutes before a meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal.
Change to another type or brand of insulin should be done under strict medical supervision as it may require a change in dosage.
Do not share your insulin device with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection or get a serious infection from them.