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Lantus 100 IU Solostar/Optiset 5 pcs 3 ml (Refrigerator)

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Insulin glargine 100 units/ml solution for injection

What are the uses of insulin glargine:

  • Insulin glargine is a modified insulin, very similar to human insulin.
  • Insulin glargine is used to treat diabetes in adults, teenagers, and children ages 2 years and older. Insulin glargine has a long and consistent effect in lowering blood sugar.

Do not use insulin glargine:

  • If you are allergic to insulin glargine or any of the other ingredients of this medication.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using insulin glargine. Be especially aware of the following:

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
  • Switching from another insulin
  • Pioglitazone is used with insulin
  • Eye disorder
  • Make sure to use the correct type of insulin
  • Skin changes at the injection site

Possible side effects of insulin glargine:

Insulin glargine can cause serious side effects. These side effects only happen to a small number of people and include:

  • lack of blood sugar
  • Skin changes at the injection site
  • Signs of allergy
  • Vision problems
  • Swollen joints
  • Diabetic retinopathy (diabetes-related eye disease that can lead to vision loss)
  • Painful neuropathy (pain due to nerve damage)

Other medicines and insulin glargine:

  • Please tell your doctor, if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
  • Especially if you take medications for: contraception, pain, hormonal replacement, diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, depression, autoimmune diseases, and infections.

How to use insulin glargine:

  • Always use this medication exactly as your doctor has told you to.
  • Use insulin glargine once every day, preferably at the same time every day.
  • Insulin glargine is intended for subcutaneous (under the skin) injection. You should not inject yourself directly into a vein (intravenously) or a muscle (intramuscularly).
  • With each injection, change the injection site within the specific area of skin you are using. This may reduce the risk of lumps or pitting of the skin.
  • The best places for injection are: the front of the waist (abdomen), the upper arm, or the front of the thighs.
  • Insulin will work faster if it is injected in the front of your waist. You should always measure your blood sugar regularly.
  • Insulin glargine can be used in teenagers and children ages 1 year and older. There is no experience with the use of insulin glargine in children under 1 year of age.

How to store insulin glargine:

  • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pen and carton label after “EXP”.
  • The expiry date refers to the last day of the same month.
  • Always keep the pen cap on when not in use to protect it from light. Insulin glargine should be protected from excessive heat and light.
  • Before opening: An insulin glargine pen that is not in use should be stored in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C, away from the refrigeration element.
  • Do not freeze.
  • During use or when carrying as a spare: You can carry your insulin glargine pen with you and keep it at a temperature below 30°C or in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C) for up to 4 weeks. If refrigerated, keep away from cooling element. Do not freeze.
  • Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste.
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  • Manufacturer: Lantus
  • Product form: Pen
  • Ingredients: Insulin