Novolog Mix 70/30 FlexPen Instructions For Use Manual

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Patient Instructions for Use

NovoLog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

Read the following instructions carefully before you start using your NovoLog

70/30 FlexPen

and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. You

should read the instructions even if you have used Novolog

before.

NovoLog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

select doses from 1 to 60 units in increments of 1 unit. NovoLog

FlexPen

is designed to be used with NovoFine

NovoLog Mix

70/30 FlexPen

severe visual problems without the help of a person who has good eyesight and

who is trained to use the NovoLog

Getting ready

Make sure you have the following items:

NovoLog

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

New NovoFine

Alcohol swab

PREPARING YOUR NOVOLOG

•

Wash your hands with soap and water.

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Before you start to prepare your injection, check the label to make

sure that you are taking the right type of insulin. This is especially

important if you take more than 1 type of insulin. NovoLog

70/30 should look cloudy after mixing.

Before your first injection with a new NovoLog

must mix the insulin:

A. Let the insulin reach room temperature before you use it.

This makes it easier to mix.

Pull off the pen cap (see diagram A).

B. Roll the pen between your palms 10 times – it is important

that the pen is kept horizontal (see diagram B).

is a disposable dial-a-dose insulin pen. You can

should not be used by people who are blind or have

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

needle

MIX 70/30 FLEXPEN

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

needles.

the right way.

Mix 70/30 FlexPen

Mix

Mix 70/30

Mix

you

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Page 1 ® ® NovoLog Mix 70/30 FlexPen is a disposable dial-a-dose insulin pen. You can ® select doses from 1 to 60 units in increments of 1 unit. NovoLog Mix 70/30 ® ® FlexPen is designed to be used with NovoFine needles.
Page 2 ® FlexPen . It is important that the needle is put on straight (see diagram D). ® Never place a disposable needle on your NovoLog Mix 70/30 ® FlexPen until you are ready to take your injection. E. Pull off the big outer needle cap (see diagram E).
Page 3 G. Turn the dose selector to select 2 units (see diagram G). ® ® H. Hold your NovoLog Mix 70/30 FlexPen with the needle pointing up. Tap the cartridge gently with your finger a few times to make any air bubbles collect at the top of the cartridge (see diagram H).
Page 4 (see diagram L). This will make sure that the full dose has been given. ® You may see a drop of NovoLog Mix 70/30 at the needle tip. This is normal and has no effect on the dose you just received.
Page 5 The NovoLog Mix 70/30 FlexPen prevents the cartridge from being completely emptied. It is designed to deliver 300 units. ® ® M. Put the pen cap on the NovoLog Mix 70/30 FlexPen ® ® and store the NovoLog Mix 70/30 FlexPen without the needle attached (see diagram M).
Page 6 ® Your NovoLog Mix 70/30 FlexPen is designed to work accurately and ® safely. It must be handled with care. Avoid dropping your NovoLog ® 70/30 FlexPen as it may damage it. If you are concerned that your ® ®...
Page 7 Introduction ® ® Please read the following instructions carefully before using your Levemir FlexPen Levemir FlexPen is a disposable dial-a-dose insulin pen. You can select doses from 1 to 60 units in increments of 1 unit. Levemir FlexPen is designed to be used with ®...
Page 8 C. Pull off the big outer needle cap (see diagram C). D. Pull off the inner needle cap and dispose of it (see diagram D). Always use a new needle for each injection to help ensure sterility and prevent blocked needles. Be careful not to bend or damage the needle before use.
Page 9 H. Turn the dose selector to the number of units you need to inject. The pointer should line up with your dose. The dose can be corrected either up or down by turning the dose selector in either direction until the correct dose lines up with the pointer (see diagram H).
Page 10 The Levemir FlexPen prevents the cartridge from being completely emptied. It is designed to deliver 300 units. Put the needle and any empty Levemir FlexPen or any used Levemir FlexPen still containing insulin in a sharps container or some type of hard plastic or metal container with a screw top such as a detergent bottle or empty coffee can.
Page 11 Remove the needle from the Levemir FlexPen after each injection. This helps to ensure sterility, prevent leakage of insulin, and will help to make sure you inject the right dose of insulin for future injections. Be careful when handling used needles to avoid needle sticks and transfer of infectious diseases.
Page 12 Please read the following instructions carefully before using your NovoLog FlexPen NovoLog FlexPen is a disposable dial-a-dose insulin pen. You can select doses from 1 to 60 units in increments of 1 unit. NovoLog FlexPen is designed to be used with ® NovoFine needles.
Page 13 To avoid injecting air and to ensure proper dosing: E. Turn the dose selector to select 2 units (see diagram E). F. Hold your NovoLog FlexPen with the needle pointing up. Tap the cartridge gently with your finger a few times to make any air bubbles collect at the top of the cartridge (see diagram F).
Page 14 (see diagram J). This will make sure that the full dose has been given. You may see a drop of NovoLog at the needle tip. This is normal and has no effect on the dose you just received. If blood appears after you take the needle out of your skin, press the injection site lightly with a finger.
Page 15 NovoLog FlexPen without the needle attached (see diagram K). Function Check L. If your NovoLog FlexPen is not working the right way, follow the steps below: Screw on a new NovoFine needle. Remove the big outer needle cap and the inner needle cap.
Page 16 Be careful when handling used needles to avoid needle sticks and transfer of infectious diseases. Keep your NovoLog FlexPen and needles out of the reach of children. Use NovoLog FlexPen as directed to treat your diabetes. Needles and NovoLog FlexPen must not be shared. Always use a new needle for each injection.