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Lantus - Insulin Glargine - Injectable Brand Drug

General Information

Injection site reactions (for example, pain, redness, irritation) may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) occur.

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include.

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

It is very important to follow your insulin regimen exactly.
Do not miss any doses of insulin.
Discuss specific instructions with your doctor now, in case you miss a dose of insulin in the future.

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Insulin glargine is used to treat diabetes mellitus.
Like other insulin products, it works by helping sugar (glucose) get into cells but has a more long-acting (over 24 hours) effect.
Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and blindness.

The unopened vial/cartridge of medication is best stored in the refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C).
Do not freeze.
After you have opened the medication, you may store it in the refrigerator or at room temperature, but it must be discarded after 28 days.
The unopened vial/cartridge may also be stored at room temperature below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C), but must be discarded after 28 days.
Protect insulin from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture.

Do not share this medication with others.
It is recommended you attend a diabetes education program to understand diabetes and all important aspects of its treatment including meals/diet, exercise, personal hygiene, medications and getting regular eye, foot and medical exams.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep all medical appointments.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, liver and kidney function tests, fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy.
Regularly check your blood or urine for sugar, as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Learn all preparation and usage instructions, including how to inject this medication properly, and how to manage your blood sugar (for example, blood glucose monitoring, high or low blood sugar symptoms, treatment for high or low blood sugar).
If any of this information is unclear, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Before injecting each dose, clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol.
It is important to change the location of the injection site daily to avoid problem areas under the skin (lipodystrophy).
Inject this medication under the skin (SC) usually once daily at bedtime; or use as directed by your doctor.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Measure each dose very carefully; even small changes in the amount of insulin may have a large effect on your blood sugar levels.
If you experience any of the symptoms of low blood sugar (listed below in SIDE EFFECTS section), take a quick source of sugar such as glucose tablets, table sugar, orange juice, honey, or non-diet soda.
Promptly contact your doctor.
Insulin glargine is not recommended to be given into a vein (IV).
Severe low blood sugar may result.
Do not mix this type of insulin with other insulin products or with other intravenous (IV) solutions.
Before using, inspect this product visually for particles or discoloration.
If either is present, do not use the liquid.
Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
Consult your pharmacist.