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Apidra (insulin glulisine) injection is a rapid-acting insulin for adults and children with diabetes. It is injected before or after meals via syringe, the prefilled disposable Apidra SoloStar pen, or pump.
- Rapid-acting insulin: Usually taken before a meal. Begins to work about 15 minutes after injection and lasts 2-4 hours.
- Injected via syringe, the Apidra SoloStar pen, or pump.
- Approved for adults and children with diabetes.
- Apidra SoloStar is a blue pen. It delivers doses in 1 unit increments, up to 80 units at a time. It has a total capacity of 300 units.
- Apidra SoloStar has audible clicks during dosing. This helps people with visual impairment or manual dexterity issues select the correct dose.
Apidra Specs
Key specification
Generic Name
Insulin glulisine
Onset
12 to 30 minutes
Peak
1.5 hours
Duration
~5.3 hours
Audible Clicks During Dosing
Yes
Color
Blue pen
Approved for Kids
Yes
Concentration
U-100
Delivery
Syringe; Pen; Pump-Compatible
Insulin Type
Rapid-acting
Form
Analog
General Information
Product Name
Apidra
Product Type
Insulin
Brand
Sanofi
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