Basalog 100IU Solution For Injection

Basalog 100IU injection can be used during pregnancy if your doctor recommends it.

Basalog 100IU injection can be used during breastfeeding if your doctor recommends it.

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.

No, alcohol should not be consumed when you are taking this medicine as it may interfere with your blood sugar levels.

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.

No, you can not stop taking your insulin without speaking with a doctor. It may lead to high blood sugar levels and may worsen your disease condition and land you in complications. In case of side effects or discomfort, talk to your doctor. You may need a dose adjustment.

Taking injection at the same site may lead to a lump formation, local irritation and itching. Thus it is advisable not to take injections at the same site or maintain a gap of at least one day.

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 intakeA brisk walk daily for 30 minutesExercise regularlyMonitor your blood glucose regularlyTake your anti-diabetic medication on time

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.

Hypoglycaemia is a condition of low blood sugar levels. This is typically characterised by symptoms like light-headedness, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, tremors, shakiness, and sweating. If the condition is severe it is recommended to visit your nearest doctor or hospital immediately. Always carry a sugar candy along with you to balance your sugar levels.

Insulin is a protein in nature which if taken orally will be denatured by the digestive juices in the stomach. Thus, to make insulin effective it is available in the form of injectable.

Basalog injection is human insulin with a gradual and long duration of action. It can be taken at any time of the day, but try to take it at the same time each day for optimum results.

Yes, Basalog is a long-acting insulin. It contains insulin glargine which is a modified form of insulin, very similar to human insulin.

Basalog 100IU injection is used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

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.