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• Severe redness or swelling near the injection site

• Itchy skin rash over the entire body

• Trouble breathing

• Fast heartbeat

• Feeling like you might pass out

• Swelling in your tongue or throat

• Severe hypoglycemia

Aside from allergic reactions, other side effects, which are more severe include:

• Weight gain

• Swelling in your hands or feet

• Feeling short of breath

• Leg cramps

• Constipation

• Irregular heartbeat

• Increased thirst or urination

• Numbness or tingling

• Muscle weakness

• Limp feeling

You should tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of these side effects, or if you develop any other new or concerning symptoms.

Tell your doctor immediately if you begin to display signs of allergic reactions to Apidra.

Apidra has 377 drug interactions. Don’t change what you are taking without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. That includes other medications or supplements, as well as over-the-counter drugs. Some drug interactions can impact the effects of insulin.

If you are taking Apidra along with any of the medications mentioned below, tell your doctor. The drugs listed below may have potential drug interactions with Apidra.

• Oral antidiabetic products

• Pramlintide

• ACE inhibitors

• Disopyramide

• Fibrates

• Fluoxetine

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

• Propoxyphene

• Pentoxifylline

• Salicylates

• Somatostatin analogs

• Sulfonamide antibiotics

• Corticosteroids

• Niacin

• Danazol

• Diuretics

• Glucagon

• Isoniazid

• Phenothiazine derivatives

• Somatropin

• Thyroid hormones

• Estrogens

• Protease inhibitors

This is not a complete list of possible interactions. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Some research shows that regular alcohol consumption while taking this medication increases the risk for severely low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

Do not take Apidra if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Tell your doctor before taking Apidra if you:

• Have or had kidney problems

• Have or had liver problems

• Have or had diabetic ketoacidosis

• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant

• Breastfeed

• Drink heavily

• Suffer from low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

Apidra is a fast acting insulin taken before mealtime. Here is what to do if you miss a dose of Apidra:

• If you miss it within 20 mins of eating - take a dose.

• If you miss it by more than an hour - check your glucose levels and/or follow the instructions provided by your doctor or you should call your doctor regarding insulin dose adjustment.