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LANTUS (Insulin Glargine), a synthetic and recombinant, long-acting basal insulin analogue is prescribed by the physicians for the patients with absence of insulin secretion like Type – 1 Diabetes, latent auto immune diabetes in the adults and in some cases of Type – 2 Diabetes. LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) reduces the risk of severe nocturnal hypoglycaemia. LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) can act in the body about 18 – 26 hours hence, it can used once daily. Unlike other long-acting insulin, LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) should not be diluted or mixed with other insulin or solutions. LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) is contraindicated in the treatment of Ketoacidosis.
Who should not take LANTUS (Insulin Glargine)?
LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) should not be used by the patients with low potassium level, kidney and liver disease and the diabetic patients with Ketoacidosis and alcohol abusers. LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) can cause drug interactions with beta blockers like Atenolol, sotalol, propranolol, labetalol and metoprolol, Albuterol, reserpine, clonidine and guanithedine. Consult your Physician before taking these drugs while taking LANTUS (Insulin Glargine). LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) is classified as a Pregnancy Category – C drug and it should be used with caution in pregnancy along with diet restriction and the exercise. Do not use LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) with out telling your Physician if you are breast-feeding a baby. If you are allergic to LANTUS (Insulin Glargine), consult your doctor before taking.
LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) Side Effects:
LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) can side effects like allergic reactions which may be localised or the systemic including anaphylaxis, pruritis, rashes and lipodystrophy at the site of injection, hypoglycaemia with symptoms of paced heart beat, profuse sweating, delirium, hunger, thirst, breathing problems with vision changes and rarely retinopathy can occur.
How should I take LANTUS (Insulin Glargine)?
The recommended dosage for the LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) may vary from person to person depending on the degree of the disease and the requirement. LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) is only a part of the diabetic treatment and for an effective treatment, it should be accompanies by restricted diet and the exercise. The following instruction should be followed to take the LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) once daily: (1) Inject LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) under the skin as subcutaneous shot. (2) Change the injection site often to prevent the side effects on the injection site. You can inject the medicine beneath the skin in the sites of upper arm, stomach, upper leg or buttocks. (3) Take LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) preferably 15 minutes before the meals. (4) Use disposable needle each time (5) Always carry a candy or sugar pills to treat low blood sugar. (6) Always try to check the colour and turbidity of LANTUS (Insulin Glargine). You should not use LANTUS (Insulin Glargine), if it is cloudy, precipitated and with colour change. (7) Do not mix LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) with other insulin or other solution including water. (8) Do not press the button more than once unless directed by the Physician. (9) Do not share the injection and the syringe with any one. (10) Carry an Identity card or wear a medical alert bracelet stating that you have diabetes and it should include the drug name and the dose that you are taking for the diabetes along with your address and the emergency phone number to contact.
Keep taking LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) for as long as your health care provider tells you do so. To treat your diabetes or keep you away from the symptoms of the same, you have to take LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) as often and in the way LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) as prescribed by the Physician.
What is the important information I should know about LANTUS (Insulin Glargine)?
Take LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Try to change the injection site often.
Take LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) preferably 15 minutes before the food intake.
For LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
Check your blood glucose regularly and report it to your Physician.
Watch the symptoms of hyperglycemia or the hypoglycaemia.
Do not share your syringe or the needle with anyone.
Do not mix LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) with any other insulin or other solutions.
Do not make a self-adjustment of your drug dosage with out consulting your Physician.
Do not freeze or heat the medicine.
It is important to take LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
Check your blood sugar regularly and report it to your Physician.
Do not stop taking LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms of the diabetes improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
Avoid alcohol while taking LANTUS (Insulin Glargine), which may cause hypoglycaemia.
Store LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) as per the instructions on the product label.
Keep LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) away from the reach of the children and the pets to avoid accidental exposure.
Always keep a candy or a sugar pill to treat the low blood sugar.
What happens if I miss a dose of LANTUS (Insulin Glargine)?
Take the missed dose of LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication, which may lead to hypoglycaemia (Low blood sugar) and its associated complications.
What happens if I overdose of LANTUS (Insulin Glargine)?
If you develop symptoms of light headedness and other symptoms of hypoglycaemia try to take sugar pills or candy at once. It is recommended to seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on LANTUS (Insulin Glargine)?
LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for LANTUS (Insulin Glargine) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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