About Lantus Insulin Glargine Cartridge
(See detailed Medicine Prescription Information here)
Lantus Insulin Cartridge contains Insulin glargine which is a long-acting human insulin produced with DNA technology utilizing a non-pathogenic laboratory strain of Escherichia coli (K12). It is a clear and colorless liquid for subcutaneous use. It is made available in two forms
– 10 mL multiple-dose Lantus Glargine Insulin Vial
– 3 mL single-patient use Lantus Solostar pen.
Use Lantus Insulin Cartridge with Lantus Solostar pen only. This medicine is generally prescribed for adults to treat type 2 diabetes (adults) and type 1 diabetes adults and pediatric patients (children six years and older), along with proper diabetic diet, exercise, and weight management.
How does Lantus Insulin Glargine Cartridge work?
Lantus works in two ways to control blood glucose.
- By stimulating peripheral glucose uptake from skeletal muscle and fat.
- By inhibiting hepatic glucose production.
How and when to use this Lantus Insulin Glargine Cartridge?
Lantus Insulin Glargine Cartridge is used for treating type 2 diabetes (adults) and type 1 diabetes adults and pediatric patients (children six years and older) along with proper diabetic diet, exercise, and weight management. The Lantus dose of the drug may vary for different patients. The medicine should be taken during or immediately after a meal. You should always follow your doctor’s advice about taking it.
Even if the needle has been replaced, never share your SoloStar pen with a Lantus Insulin Glargine Cartridge. You can spread a serious infection to other individuals or catch a serious infection from them.
Without assistance from someone who has been trained to use the LANTUS SoloStar prefilled pen, individuals who are blind or have vision issues should not use the SoloStar with Lantus Insulin Cartridge.
LANTUS SoloStar is an injectable prefilled disposable Lantus Insulin Glargine Cartridge. You can choose Lantus Insulin doses in increments of 1 unit from 1 to 80. Each dose causes the pen plunger to move. The plunger won’t advance all the way to the Lantus Insulin Cartridge’s end until 300 LANTUS units have been administered.
What is diabetes dosage of Lantus Insulin?
The recommended starting dosage of LANTUS Insulin:
- For Type 1 diabetes, the dosage is approximately one-third of the total daily insulin requirements. It is recommended to use another short-acting insulin, premeal insulin, to help satisfy the remainder of the daily insulin requirements.
- For Type 2 Diabetes, it is 0.2 units/kg or up to 10 units once daily.
Switching to LANTUS from Other Insulin Therapies:
Dosage adjustments are recommended to lower the risk of hypoglycemia when switching patients to LANTUS from other insulin therapies.
When switching from:
- Once-daily TOUJEO (insulin glargine 300 units/mL) to once-daily LANTUS (100 units/mL), (Initially, LANTUS dosage is 80% of the TOUJEO dosage that is being discontinued)
- Once-daily NPH insulin to once-daily LANTUS if NPH is being discontinued.
- Twice-daily NPH insulin to once-daily LANTUS, 80% of the total NPH dosage that is being discontinued.
Note: Do not alter the medication your doctor has prescribed if you find something different from the ones listed here. You must take this medication strictly as your doctor has advised.
Warnings and Precautions while using Lantus Insulin Glargine Cartridge
Along with medication, a proper diabetic diet, exercise, and weight management are vital to control your diabetes. In addition, the blood sugar level can change in many situations, like mental stress or other illnesses. As a result, your doctor may modify your dose.
If you are skipping a meal or exercising strenuously, drinking alcohol, or taking other anti-diabetic medicine. Lantus may cause low blood sugar, especially in elderly patients.
Lantus Insulin Glargine Cartridge Side effects
Along with the medicinal effect, every medicine has its side effects. Common negative effects of Lantus Insulin are :
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Edema peripheral
- Hypertension
- Influenza
- Sinusitis
- Cataract
- Bronchitis
- Arthralgia
- Pain in extremity
- Back pain
- Cough
- Urinary tract infection
- Diarrhea
- Depression
- Headache
Possible other side effects of Lantus Insulin Glargine Cartridge:
- Peripheral Edema – sodium retention and Edema, notably if previously poor metabolic control was improved by intensified insulin therapy.
- Lipodystrophy – Administration of insulin may result lipoatrophy – depression in the skin or lipohypertrophy – enlargement or thickening of tissue)
- Insulin Initiation and Intensification of Glucose Control
- Intensification – associated with a transitory, reversible ophthalmologic refraction disorder, worsening of diabetic retinopathy, and acute painful peripheral neuropathy.
- Weight Gain – attributed to the anabolic effects of insulin
There may be some other possible side effects. Consult your doctor immediately for medical advice about side effects that start to bother you.
Remember that regular physical exercise is crucial to treating diabetes or managing prediabetes, along with your diet planning, weight management, and medications. Because your cells become more responsive to insulin while you are active, your blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, can be lowered more successfully. Take your medications regularly and follow up with your healthcare specialist.
