Novorapid and Pressure ulcer - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pressure ulcer is reported as a side effect among people who take Novorapid (insulin aspart recombinant), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Lantus, and have Hypokalemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pressure ulcer when taking Novorapid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24,590 people who have side effects when taking Novorapid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Novorapid?

Novorapid has active ingredients of insulin aspart recombinant. It is often used in type 1 diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 24,730 Novorapid users. Check the latest studies of Novorapid.

What is Pressure ulcer?

Pressure ulcer is found to be associated with 1,014 drugs and 1,228 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pressure ulcer.

On Jul, 15, 2026

24,590 people reported to have side effects when taking Novorapid.
Among them, 26 people (0.11%) have Pressure ulcer.

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Novorapid when they have Pressure ulcer? *

What is the gender of people who have Pressure ulcer when taking Novorapid? *

female: 25 %
male: 75 %

What is the age of people who have Pressure ulcer when taking Novorapid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Novorapid? *

Lantus: 16 people, 61.54%
Lasix: 6 people, 23.08%
Methylprednisolone: 5 people, 19.23%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 5 people, 19.23%
Phenytoin: 5 people, 19.23%
Potassium: 5 people, 19.23%
Ceftriaxone: 5 people, 19.23%
Prednisone: 5 people, 19.23%
Lipitor: 4 people, 15.38%
Actrapid: 4 people, 15.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Pressure ulcer? *

Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 11 people, 42.31%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 9 people, 34.62%
Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood): 9 people, 34.62%
Urinary Tract Infection: 8 people, 30.77%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 8 people, 30.77%
Constipation: 7 people, 26.92%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 26.92%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 23.08%
Delirium (wild excitement): 6 people, 23.08%
Pneumonia Aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree): 6 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hypokalemia (low potassium): 7 people, 26.92%
Type 2 Diabetes: 6 people, 23.08%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 5 people, 19.23%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 19.23%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 5 people, 19.23%
Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased: 5 people, 19.23%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 4 people, 15.38%
Colon Cancer: 4 people, 15.38%
Cough: 4 people, 15.38%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 4 people, 15.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on insulin aspart recombinant (the active ingredients of Novorapid) and Novorapid (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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