basugine injection is short-acting insulin used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. it is used together with a healthy diet and regular exercise to control blood sugar levels after meals. it is usually prescribed along with fast-acting insulin or other antidiabetic medicine. initially, a health care professional will administer the injection in hospital settings, but later, your doctor or nurse will train you to self-administer the injection at your home.
you should take it 30 minutes before the food. it is recommended to take at a fixed time for better glycemic control. the dose and duration should be followed as prescribed by the doctor. you shouldn't stop taking medicine unless told by the doctor. if you suddenly stop taking medicine, it may increase your blood sugar levels. it is recommended to take a healthy diet and do regular exercise for better blood sugar level control. you should do regular monitoring and documentation of blood sugar levels. this will help your doctor to make the correct dose for you. avoid drinking alcohol. it may cause a fall in blood sugar levels and liver failure
the most side effects include hypoglycemia, pain at injection, swelling at the injection site and redness at the injection site.
before taking this medication, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to be pregnant, have liver disease, heart disease, kidney problems, and use any other medications.
