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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Reading the CMI does not take the place of counselling by a health professional.
Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist about all aspects of your medicines, including
why you are taking them and what benefits / risks you can expect.
The CMI for your medicine that is on this web site is the most up-to-date version
available. It may differ from a CMI that you previously received from your doctor
or pharmacist, or in your pack of medicine.
This web site does not contain all CMIs for medicines sold in Australia and not
all medicines have a CMI available for them. If you do not find a CMI for your medicine
on this page, contact the pharmaceutical company who makes the medicine or talk
to your doctor or pharmacist. The information on this web site is intended for use
in Australia only.
Product name
Date released
Apidra
15 Jun 2021
Apidra is used to reduce high blood sugar (glucose) levels in people with diabetes
mellitus.
Apidra is a modified insulin that is very similar to human insulin. It is a substitute
for the insulin produced by the pancreas.
Apidra is a short-acting insulin. Your doctor may tell you to use a long-acting insulin
in combination with Apidra.
Apidra is not addictive.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Apidra has been prescribed for
you.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to cabotegravir or any of the
ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Do not use unless you have had a recent
HIV test to confirm you are HIV negative.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not take if you have ever had an allergic reaction to cabotegravir or any of the
ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Do not take unless you have had a recent
HIV test to confirm you are HIV negative.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to APX-Clopidogrel/Aspirin 75/100
or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use APX-Clopidogrel/Aspirin 75/100? in the full CMI.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to APX-Paracetamol/Codeine or
any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. You may develop addiction, dependence and tolerance. For more information, see Section
2. What should I know before I use APX-Paracetamol/Codeine? in the full CMI.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to leflunomide, teriflunomide
or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Do not use if you are pregnant
or plan to become pregnant, are not using reliable birth control, or are breastfeeding.
There are a number of other circumstances in which a person must not use this medicine.
Check if these apply to you before taking Arabloc (see the full CMI for more details). Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or take any other medicines.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Arabloc? in the full CMI.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Aranesp or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Aranesp? in the full CMI.
Aratac is used to control a fast or irregular heart beat.
Aratac belongs to a group of medicines called antiarrhythmics. It works by lengthening
the gap between one heartbeat and the next, helping to bring the heart rate to a slower
and more regular pace.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about why Aratac has been
prescribed for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed Aratac for another reason.
Aratac is not recommended for use in children, as its safety and effectiveness in
children has not been established.
Aratac is available only with a doctor's prescription.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to leflunomide, teriflunomide
or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Do not use if you are pregnant
or plan to become pregnant, are not using reliable birth control, or are breastfeeding.
There are a number of other circumstances in which a person must not use this medicine.
Check if these apply to you before taking Arava (see the full CMI for more details).
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or take any other medicines.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Arava? in the full CMI.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to donepezil hydrochloride or
any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
