Fiasp - Rapid-Acting Insulin for Post-Meal Glucose Control
Fiasp FAQ
What is Fiasp ® used for?
Fiasp ® is a man-made insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. your blood sugar is too low (hypoglycemia) or you have an allergy to insulin aspart or any of the ingredients in Fiasp ®. are pregnant or breastfeeding or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed.
Does Fiasp work at mealtimes?
Fiasp is a rapid-acting insulin that works at mealtimes. (Rapid-acting insulin releases quickly into your bloodstream.) So you’ll likely also need to take a long-acting insulin to manage your blood sugar levels throughout the rest of the day. (Long-acting insulin is released over time into your bloodstream.)
What is Fiasp (insulin aspart)?
Fiasp [package insert]. Plainsboro, NJ: Novo Nordisk Inc; June 2023. Fiasp® (insulin aspart) injection is a fast-acting insulin indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes. Read Important Safety and Prescribing Info.
What should I know before using Fiasp?
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Fiasp. Be especially aware of the following: Low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) – If your blood sugar is too low, follow the guidance for low blood sugar in section 4 ‘Possible side effects’. Fiasp starts to lower blood sugar faster compared to other fast-acting insulins.
Fiasp References
If you want to know more about Fiasp, consider exploring links below:
What Is Fiasp
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drugs-fiasp
- https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/insulin/rapid-acting-insulin/about-rapid-acting-insulin/
- https://www.mynovoinsulin.com/insulin-products/fiasp/get-to-know-fiasp/about-fiasp.html
- https://www.drugs.com/mtm/fiasp.html
- https://patient-info.co.uk/fiasp-70360/patient-leaflet
- https://www.healthline.com/health/drugs/fiasp-dosage
- https://www.novomedlink.com/diabetes/products/treatments/fiasp.html
- https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/fiasp
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