Important Safety Informationĭo not use Apidra if you have low blood sugar reaction or if you are allergic to insulin glulisine or any of the ingredients in Apidra.ĭo not share needles, insulin pens or syringes with others even if the needle is changed.
When used as a mealtime insulin, Apidra should be given within 15 minutes before or within 20 minutes after starting a meal.Īpidra may be infused subcutaneously by external insulin infusion pumps. It is not known if APIDRA is safe or effective in children less than 4 years of age with type 1 diabetes or in children with type 2 diabetes. Prescription Apidra is a fast (rapid) acting insulin used for adults and children with diabetes mellitus to control high blood sugar.