Introduction: Actrapid HM 100 IU/ml penfill 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. This helps to prevent serious complications of diabetes like kidney damage and blindness.

Mode of Action: Actrapid HM 100 IU/ml penfill is short-acting insulin, which starts working within 30 minutes after injection. It works similar to the insulin produced by the body. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the liver.

Dosage: The doctor or nurse will advise how to administer the medicine.

Side effects: The most common side effect of this medicine is low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).