Basalog 100iu Vial Of 5ml Solution For Injection
Basalog 100 IU/ML Description
Basalog 100 IU injection is an anti-diabetic medication used to reduce the high blood sugar level in patients with diabetes mellitus (diabetes). Diabetes is a disease where your body doesn't produce
enough insulin to control the level of your blood sugar. Treatment with Basalog 100IU injection helps to prevent complications from your diabetes. It contains insulin as an active substance. This being an injectable needs to be injected in dosage as recommended by the doctor. It is recommended to regularly check your blood sugar levels to avoid a drop in blood sugar levels. Please consult your doctor before the use of Basalog 100IU injection.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹764.46 |
You Save | ₹57.54 (7% on MRP) |
Contains | Insulin Glargine(100.0 Iu/Ml) |
Uses | Diabetes mellitus |
Side effects | Skin rashes, dizziness, headache, pain at site of injection |
Therapy | ANTI-DIABETIC |
Uses of Basalog 100 IU/ML
Contraindications of Basalog 100 IU/ML
- If you are allergic to insulin or any of the ingredients of Basalog 100IU injection.
- If you are suffering from low blood sugar level.
Side effects of Basalog 100 IU/ML
- Low blood sugar
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Skin rashes
- Pain at the injection site
Precautions and Warnings of Basalog 100 IU/ML
Pregnancy
- Basalog 100IU injection can be used during pregnancy if your doctor recommends it.
Breast Feeding
Driving
- Basalog 100IU injection may cause dizziness and tiredness. If you experience any side effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.
Alcohol
- No, alcohol should not be consumed when you are taking this medicine as it may interfere with your blood sugar levels.
Other General Warnings
- You have recurrent low blood sugar levels.
- You develop symptoms of low blood sugar like sweating, headache, intense hunger, restlessness, dizziness, and irritability.
- You have frequent fever and infections.
- You have diseases related to the liver and kidney.
- You have thyroid disorders.
- You are switching to a different insulin medicine brand.
- You have pain, itching, and swelling at the injection site, you should continuously change the site of the injection.
- You do heavy exercise.
- You are planning to change your diet preferences.
- You are taking insulin but not taking adequate meals.
Mode of Action of Basalog 100 IU/ML
How Does It Work?
- Insulin is important to allow the entry of blood sugar into each cell of the body. Inside the cell, this sugar is used as fuel. In Type 1 diabetes mellitus, the body fails to produce adequate insulin which causes sugar to accumulate in the blood and causes high blood sugar levels....
- Basalog 100IU injection lowers blood sugars by stimulating blood sugar uptake by cells, tissue and muscles, especially by skeletal muscles and fat. It also lowers blood sugar levels by preventing glucose production by the liver....
Directions for Use of Basalog 100 IU/ML
- Take Basalog 100IU injection as per the technique suggested by your doctor or nurse.
- This injection is to be taken under the skin of the thigh or upper arm or abdomen.
- Do not take this injection in the vein or muscles.
- Pull a skin, and fold up to take this injection.
- Wait for at least 6 seconds before removing the needle from the injection site.
- Always rotate the site of injection, do not take concurrent injections at the same site.
Interactions of Basalog 100 IU/ML
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Basalog 100IU injection works, or Basalog 100IU injection itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Particular care should be taken when using medicines to treat diabetes (metformin), mood disorders (fluoxetine), fever and pain (salicylates), high blood pressure (ramipril, propranolol, clonidine),
- You may have high blood sugar if you are taking oral contraceptives, thiazide, steroids, thyroxine, medicines used to treat severe diarrhea, and abnormal growth of body organs like octreotide, and lanreotide....
- Care should be taken if you are taking the medicine pioglitazone to treat diabetes.
Storage and disposal of Basalog 100 IU/ML
- Store Basalog 100IU injection between 2°C to 8°C in the refrigerator. Do not freeze it.
- Keep it out of the reach of children.
Dosage of Basalog 100 IU/ML
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What food items I should avoid, as I'm a diabetic?
- Avoid maida, white bread, noodles, corn flakes, poori, biryani, naan, fried rice, etc.
- Avoid custard apple, mango, jackfruit, fruit salads with ice cream, fruit-based desserts.
- Avoid cheese, milkshakes, ice creams.
- Try to avoid pork, beef, soft drinks, sugarcane juice, sweetened health drinks and beverages.
Q: Can I stop taking Basalog 100IU injection if I am feeling uncomfortable after taking this medicine?
Q: Why should I always change the site for taking Basalog 100IU injection?
Q: What other lifestyle modifications I need to consider to manage diabetes?
- Diet should include chapatis, multigrain bread, puffed rice with vegetables, sprouts, roasted grams, plain cooked daal, soups, steamed vegetables, cooked vegetables with less oil, Jamun, orange, guava, apple, watermelon, papaya, cow’s milk, curd, thin buttermilk, fish (grilled, baked or steamed), peanuts, cashew nuts and walnuts (handful)...
- Limit sugar intake
- A brisk walk daily for 30 minutes
- Exercise regularly
- Monitor your blood glucose regularly
- Take your anti-diabetic medication on time
Q: I develop low blood sugar levels often, what could be the possible reasons?
- Risk factors for developing low blood glucose levels include taking too much insulin, not taking adequate meals or missing meals, too much alcohol consumption, fever and too much exercise.
- Some medicines, when used with insulin can result in such episodes as other diabetes medicine glimepiride, medicines used for fever and pain (salicylates), ramipril, etc.
- Report to your doctor about these episodes. You may need a dose of adjustment.
Q: What is hypoglycemia?
Q: Why is Insulin preferred as Injectable?
Q: When should I take the Basalog 100IU injection?
Q: Is Basalog 100IU injection long-acting insulin?
Q: What is Basalog 100IU injection used for?
Q: How to inject Basalog 100IU injection?
- Take Basalog 100IU injection as per the technique suggested by your doctor or nurse.
- This injection is to be taken under the skin of the thigh or upper arm or abdomen.
- Do not take this injection in the vein or muscles.
- Pull a skin and fold up to take this injection.
- Wait for at least 6 seconds before removing the needle from the injection site.
- Always rotate the site of injection, do not take concurrent injections at the same site.
References
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- National Health Portal India. [Internet] [cited 07 April 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 07 Apr 2022]
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