Apidra is an antidiabetic agent, used to reduce high blood sugar in patients with diabetes mellitus; It may be given to adults, adolescents and children , 6 years of age and older. Diabetes mellitus is a disease where the body dose not produce enough insulin to control the level of blood sugar.

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Always use this medicine exactly as the doctor has told the patient. Check with the doctor or pharmacist if the patient is not sure. Based on the patient's life-style and the results of blood sugar (glucose) tests and previous insulin usage, the doctor will determine how much Apidra will needed. Apidra is a short-acting insulin. The doctor may advice to use it in combination with an intermediate, long-acting insulin, a basal insulin or with tablets used to treat high blood sugar levels. If switching from another insulin to insulin glulisine, the dosage may have to be adjusted by the doctor. Many factors may influence the blood sugar level. The patient should know these factors so that they are able to react correctly to changes in the blood sugar level and to prevent it from becoming too high or too low. Method of Administration: Apidra Solostar should be taken shortly (0-15 min) before or soon after meals. Apidra Solostar is injected under the skin (SC). The doctor will show Apidra Solostar can be injected in the abdominal wall, the thigh or upper arm or by continuous infusion in the abdominal wall. The effect will be slightly quicker if the insulin is injected into the abdomen. As for all insulins, injection sites and infusion sites within an injection area (abdomen, thigh or upper arm) must be rotated from one injection to the next. Missed Dose: If the patient has missed a dose of Apidra or if they have not injected enough insulin, the blood sugar level may become too high (hyperglycaemia). Check the blood sugar frequently. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Should be taken with food.