Apidra SoloStar Alternatives Compared
Apidra SoloStar | Sodium bicarbonate | Humulin R |
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Apidra SoloStar (insulin glulisine) | Sodium bicarbonate | Humulin R (insulin regular) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Diabetes - Type 2, Diabetes - Type 1, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Syndrome. Apidra SoloStar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Acidosis, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Alkylating Agent Cystitis, Asystole, Hyperkalemia, Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy, Indigestion, Metabolic Acidosis, Urinary Alkalinization... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Diabetes - Type 2, Diabetes - Type 1, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Gestational Diabetes, Growth Hormone Reserve Test, Hyperkalemia, Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Nonketotic Hyperosmolar... View more |
Related suggestions Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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More about (insulin glulisine) | More about Sodium bicarbonate | More about Humulin R (insulin regular) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Apidra SoloStar has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Sodium bicarbonate has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Humulin R has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Apidra SoloStar side effects in more detail. |
See also: sodium bicarbonate side effects in more detail. |
See also: Humulin R side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all Apidra SoloStar prices |
View all sodium bicarbonate prices |
View all Humulin R prices |
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Other insulin glulisine brands include: Apidra | Bell/ans, Neut | Other insulin regular brands include: Humulin R U-500 (Concentrated), Humulin R U-500 KwikPen, Myxredlin, Novolin R, ReliOn/Novolin R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
0.7 hours |
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1.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A total of 385 drugs are known to interact with Apidra SoloStar:
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A total of 155 drugs are known to interact with sodium bicarbonate:
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A total of 385 drugs are known to interact with Humulin R:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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