Apidra Dosage/Direction for Use

Based on patient's lifestyle, results of blood sugar (glucose) tests and previous insulin dosage, the physician will determine how much Apidra that patient needs.
Apidra is a short-acting insulin. It may be used in combination with an intermediate, long-acting insulin, a basal insulin or with tablets used to treat high blood sugar levels.
In switching from another insulin to insulin glulisine, dosage may have to be adjusted by the physician.
Many factors may influence the blood sugar level. Patients should know these factors to react correctly to changes in the blood sugar level and prevent it from becoming too high or too low.
If the patient missed a dose of Apidra or not enough insulin was injected, blood sugar level may become too high (hyperglycemia). Check blood sugar frequently. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Administration: Apidra should be taken shortly (0-15 min) before or soon after meals. Apidra is injected under the skin (SC). The physician will show the patient in which area of the skin that should be injected with Apidra. Apidra 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.