Fiasp (Insulin aspart injection) 100 units/mL -10mL Vial

Description

What is Fiasp (Insulin aspart injection) 100 units/mL?

Fiasp (Insulin aspart injection) 100 units/mL is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.

Fiasp (Insulin aspart injection) 100 units/mL is used along with an intermediate or long-acting insulin to lower blood glucose levels for adults with type 1 diabetes. It may also be used with other insulins and metformin to treat adults with type 2 diabetes.

Different forms

Fiasp 10 mL vial

Each 1 mL of the water-clear colourless solution contains 100 Units of insulin aspart (equivalent to 3.5 mg). Nonmedicinal ingredients: glycerol, phenol, metacresol, zinc, disodium phosphate dihydrate, arginine hydrochloride, niacinamide (vitamin B3), and water for injection. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH.

Fiasp Penfill

Each 1 mL of the water-clear colourless solution contains 100 Units of insulin aspart (equivalent to 3.5 mg). Nonmedicinal ingredients: glycerol, phenol, metacresol, zinc, disodium phosphate dihydrate, arginine hydrochloride, niacinamide (vitamin B3), and water for injection. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH.

Fiasp FlexTouch Pre-filled Insulin Pen

Each 1 mL of the water-clear colourless solution contains 100 Units of insulin aspart (equivalent to 3.5 mg). Nonmedicinal ingredients: glycerol, phenol, metacresol, zinc, disodium phosphate dihydrate, arginine hydrochloride, niacinamide (vitamin B3), and water for injection. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH.

How to use Fiasp (Insulin aspart injection)

Your required dose of insulin depends on how much natural insulin your pancreas is producing and how well your body is able to use the insulin.

Your dose of insulin should be injected subcutaneously (under the skin) exactly as instructed by your doctor or diabetes educator. The dose of insulin is measured in international units (IU). Each 1 mL of insulin contains 100 IU. Insulin aspart is injected under the skin up to 2 minutes before the start of a meal. When necessary, insulin aspart may be injected up to 20 minutes after starting a meal. Longer-acting insulins are often used along with insulin aspart to cover the periods of time between doses of insulin aspart. There are many variations of insulin dosing.

Insulin aspart should be clear and colourless. Do not use the insulin if you notice anything unusual in the appearance of the solution, such as cloudiness, discoloration, or clumping.

Keep unopened bottles of insulin in the refrigerator until needed. They may be used until the expiry date on the label. Never allow insulin to freeze. Insulin that is currently in use may be kept at room temperature for no more than 28 days and then discarded. Insulin must not be exposed to extremely hot temperatures and it needs to be protected from light. Keep insulin out of reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage.

Side effects Fiasp (Insulin aspart injection)

Common Side Effects

Weight gain
Redness, swelling, or itching at injection site
Changes in the feel of your skin
Constipation

Serious Side Effects

The following serious side effects:

Rash or itching over the entire body
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Fast heartbeat
Muscle cramps
Sweating
Weakness
Abnormal heartbeat
Extreme weight gain in a short amount of time
Swelling of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, or lower legs

Interactions

There may be an interaction between insulin aspart and any of the following:

acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
androgens (e.g., testosterone)
atypical antipsychotics (e.g., clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone)
beta-adrenergic blockers (e.g., atenolol, propranolol, sotalol)
corticosteroids (e.g., dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, prednisone)
disopyramide
estrogens (e.g., conjugated estrogen, estradiol, ethinyl estradiol)
glucagon
HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., atazanavir, indinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir)
lanreotide
leuprolide
loop diuretics (e.g., bumetanide, furosemide)
mifepristone
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs; e.g., moclobemide, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine)
niacin
octreotide
other diabetes medications (e.g., acarbose, canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, glyburide, linagliptin, liraglutide, metformin, pioglitazone, rosiglitazone, sitagliptin)
pasireotide
progestins (e.g., dienogest, levonorgestrel, medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone)
quinine
quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin)
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs; e.g., citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline)
somatostatin