It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lantus SoloStar Pen.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lantus SoloStar Pen may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lantus SoloStar Pen is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Lantus SoloStar Pen should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lantus SoloStar Pen may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.
CAUTION
Lantus SoloStar Pen should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lantus SoloStar Pen may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of glucose levels is recommended for dose adjustment.
Medicine Overview of Lantus SoloStar Pen 100IU/ml SC Injection
Introduction
Lantus SoloStar Pen is a long-acting type of insulin used to treat types 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus in both adults and children. It provides a steady level of insulin in the body for an entire day and helps control blood sugar levels. This helps to pr...
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Uses of Lantus SoloStar Pen
Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2)
Side effects of Lantus SoloStar Pen
Common
Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level)
Injection site allergic reaction
Lipodystrophy (skin thickening or pits at the injection site)
How to use Lantus SoloStar Pen
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
How Lantus SoloStar Pen works
Lantus SoloStar Pen is a long-acting insulin that provides consistent, all-day sugar control. It works like your body's natural insulin. Insulin facilitates reuptake of sugar in muscle and fat cells and also suppresses the production of sugar in the ...
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Quick Tips
Lantus 100IU/ml Solution for Injection is injected under the skin. It needs to be injected once daily, at the same time every day.
Injection below the skin of the abdomen results in faster absorption than other injection sites.
Injection sites must be rotated to prevent hard lumps from developing at one site.
Exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and take your other diabetes medicines (if prescribed) alongside.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar level) is a common side effect. Hence, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is required while taking this ...
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Always carry some high sugar food such as sugar candy or glucose candy, fruit juice and glucose/glucon-D with you so that you can take it wh...
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Opened vials/cartridge stay good at room temperature for up to 4 weeks, while unopened vials must be placed in the refrigerator (2°C–8°C).
Do not use if the preparation is no longer clear and colorless, or if it contains particles.
Brief Description
Indication
Diabetes mellitus
Administration
Administer subcutaneously in the upper arm, thigh or abdominal wall. A subcutaneous injection into the abdominal wall results in a faster absorption t...
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Adult Dose
Subcutaneous
Type 1 or 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Initial dose
Type 1 diabetes mellitus: Starting dose should be approximately one third of the total dail...
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Child Dose
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
It is a long-acting human insulin analogue indicated to improve glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus; ...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose adjustments may be needed.
Contraindication
Hypoglycaemia; IV route.
Mode of Action
Insulin glargine, a long-acting analog of human insulin, regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism by inhibiting hepatic glucose production a...
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Precaution
Renal or hepatic impairment; pregnancy; lactation; child <6 yrs. Transferring from other insulin. Monitor serum glucose, potassium, electrolytes, HbA1...
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Side Effect
Hypoglycaemia, lipodystrophy, pruritus, rash, wt gain, sodium retention and oedema. Inj site reactions e.g. pain, itching, hives, swelling and inflamm...
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Interaction
Effects may be increased by: oral antidiabetic agents, ACE inhibitors, disopyramide, fibrates, fluoxetine, MAOIs, propoxyphene, salicylates, somatosta...
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